Painter & Decorator Apprenticeship Level 2

In all activities, painters & decorators must understand and apply health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes, relevant codes of practice, school guidance, site-specific requirements and take into account changing circumstances.
• Understand and apply the principles in preparing Risk Assessments & method statements, including Control of Hazardous Substances.
• Work at height, including the safe use of platforms, steps, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Identify and apply safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, paints, wallcoverings, spray equipment, steps, ladders, and towers safely.
• Identify different building methods, e.g., steel frame, reinforced concrete frame, traditional solid wall and cavity wall, block and dry lined, which determine the appropriate paint products and specifications.
• Understand key differences between modern and traditional construction methods.
• Prepare surfaces using abrasives, chemical etchants, power sanders, heat, and liquid methods.
• Identify and use the most appropriate products and use of colour in different settings.
• Interpret specification documents and ensure correct preparation and systems are followed, including manufacturers’ product information and data sheets, to avoid errors.
• Use different application methods brush, roller, spray, power-assisted rollers, and special effect tools.
• Wallpaper using techniques for the hanging of lining paper, standard papers, digital print, and wide-width, including matching patterns, internal and external corners.
• Completing relevant paperwork correctly.
• General: All estate personnel are required to assist other trades where applicable.
• Procurement: Understand the principles of costing, pricing, and budgeting.
• Communication: Work alongside and communicate effectively with other trades

Training:

Please refere to the job description and person specification.

Training Outcome:

Permanent positon may be availble to the right applicant, upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

As a busy co-educational boarding and day school, there is a wealth of opportunities for teaching and support staff alike. We are well known for being a friendly and down-to-earth school and there is a great sense of camaraderie and mutual support amongst our enthusiastic and dedicated staff.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness