Painting and Decorating Apprentice

On a daily basis you will:

Prepare surfaces by sanding, filling holes and cleaning walls Learn how to apply paint, varnish and other finishes professionally Assist with wallpaper hanging Measure areas and prepare materials and tools for jobs Maintain a clean and safe working environment Learn different decorating techniques

Training:

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge skills and behaviours required to work as a Painter and Decorator and will include the following:

Health and safety to include Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Manual Handling and Working at Height Regulations, use of PPE etc. How to prepare the work area safely by providing dust sheets and protection to furniture and adjacent surfaces How to select, use, maintain and store, paint, tools, wallcoverings, spray equipment, steps, ladders and towers safely How to identify different industry sectors, such as new construction, social housing, residential, refurbishment, commercial and Heritage How to advise clients about basic colour choices, recommend appropriate products for differing scenarios and sectors, and identify and rectify common surface coating and wall covering problems How to use different application methods: brush, roller, spray, power-assisted rollers and special effect tools How to use wallpaper, using techniques for the hanging of lining paper, standard papers, digital print and wide width, including matching patterns, internal and external corners You will also produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating examples of your work throughout the apprenticeship.

Painter & Decorator apprentices attend York College on block release, which is for 2 weeks at a time (14 weeks over the academic year) and work for their employer for the rest of the time. If required, Functional Skills are delivered as a separate block release.

Training Outcome:

Progression into full-time employment within the company upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

A professional painting and decorating company working on residential and commercial properties.  We provide hgih quality interior and exterior decorating services and pride ourselves on excellent customer service.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday 9am to 3pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Punctual,Reliable,Hard working,Willing to learn