Painter Decorator

Do you like working with your hands to complete creative tasks? A career as a painter and decorator might be perfect for you and this Certificate in Painter Decorator course explains the industry, the necessary tools, and techniques used in painting and decorating. You will be taoght how to prepare and apply paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces, inside and out.

This qualification is aimed at learners who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in the area of painting and decorating.

Upon completing this painter decorator course, you will be able to:

• Apply paint or other materials such as stains, lacquer, or varnish using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment
• Prepare and clean surfaces
• Remove old wallpaper and paint
• Repair cracks and holes in walls
• Mix and thin paint
• Measure, cut, and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
• Build and install scaffolding
• Advise customers on colour selection and choice of wall coverings
• Providing cost estimates
• Read specifications to determine the required materials

As a painter and decorator, you will be in high demand. You could play a key role in transforming residential, commercial and industrial projects, or specialise in renovations or maintaining heritage buildings.