There are many ways to build a career in the painting and decorating industry, whether you’re starting an apprenticeship, developing your skills as a qualified painter or considering running your own business.
For many people, the journey begins with an apprenticeship, combining paid employment with practical experience and formal training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Painting Apprenticeships helps aspiring painters understand the apprenticeship pathway and connect with employment opportunities within the industry.
And completing an apprenticeship doesn’t have to be the end of the journey. A trade qualification can open the door to further experience, specialist roles, leadership opportunities and, for some painters, running their own business.
Step 1. Start Your Painting Apprenticeship
A painting and decorating apprenticeship combines paid employment with practical, on-the-job experience and formal training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
As you progress through your apprenticeship, you’ll develop practical trade skills while building your knowledge and experience in the workplace.
Painting Apprenticeships can help you understand the pathway and connect with employers looking for apprentices.
Step 2. Become a Qualified Painter
Completing your apprenticeship and trade qualification is the beginning of the next stage of your career.
As a qualified painter and decorator, you can continue building your experience across residential, commercial and other areas of the industry, developing your skills and taking on greater responsibility.
With experience, you may also choose to explore specialist work, supervisory or leadership roles, or other opportunities within the painting and decorating industry.
Step 3. Become a Painting Business Owner
For some painters, gaining experience as a qualified tradesperson eventually leads to starting and running their own painting business.
Becoming a business owner brings new responsibilities, from quoting and managing projects to working with customers, employing staff and potentially taking on apprentices of your own.
Aussie Painters Network provides industry information and support for painting businesses and employers as they grow and navigate the industry.
