Painter & Decorator Apprentice
As a decorating apprentice, you will undertake the decoration and protection of buildings. Working internally or externally you will work individually and/or as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent-borne paint coatings and wallcoverings. You will build your knowledge through training of paint coatings and wallcoverings and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
To be a painter and decorator, you should have good practical and creative skills. You will need to be able to work carefully and pay attention to detail. Sometimes you’ll need a good head for heights.
Your main tasks would include:
Measuring surface areas to work out how much paint or wall covering you need Stripping off old wallpaper or paint Filling holes and cracks and making sure surfaces are level Preparing surfaces with primer and undercoat Mixing paint to the right shade, either by hand or computerised colour-matching equipment Tidying up after finishing a jobTraining:
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
Block release You will undertake The Painter and Decorator Level 2 standard You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experienceTraining Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
Employer Description:
N Hirst Decorators is a well-established local business, working with a variety of clients across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - hours to be discussed
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness