Painting & Decorating Apprentice

• Preparing surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, filling and making good.
• Protecting floors, fixtures and surrounding areas before work begins.
• Applying primers, undercoats and finishing coats using brushes and rollers.
• Gaining supervised experience with spray application where appropriate.
• Working with different paint systems and following manufacturers' instructions.
• Assisting with colour, finish and quality checks.
  Correcting defects and completing finishing work under supervision.
• Safely using and maintaining hand tools, power tools and decorating equipment.
• Following site rules, RAMS, COSHH requirements, manual handling procedures and PPE requirements.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Working as part of a team and learning from experienced decorators.
• Completing workplace learning and gathering evidence for your apprenticeship.

After the apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the skills and qualification to work as a Painter and Decorator.

Potential progression routes include:

• Becoming a permanent member of the team
• Continuing to work as a qualified Painter and Decorator
• Developing specialist skills in areas such as spraying, restoration or specialist finishes