Overview of Painter, Decorator
This Painter, Decorator program is a Short Course program accredited by NITA.
About Short Course in Painter, Decorator
Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to the inside and outside of buildings. This NITA Painter-Decorator course is a hands on short course which provides you with practical skills training in interior design, decoration techniques, color mixing, sign writing, wallpapers and ceilings, and cost estimation.
Painters and decorators bring everyday spaces to life. They prepare and apply paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces, inside and out. 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.
The job role of a painter and decorator varies, and can involve the following duties:
- Applying paint, stains, varnishes, and other finishes
- Using brushes, rollers, or spraying equipment
- Applying primers and undercoats, or varnishes and glazes
- Wallpapering
- Calculating the materials needed for a project
- Removing old paint or wallpaper by sanding or scraping, or by using heat guns, liquid paint removers or steam strippers
- Mixing paint to an agreed shade
- Laying dust sheets to protect areas from paint
- Preparing surfaces for decorating by filling holes and sealing cracks
- Tidying up and cleaning your tools
Entry Requirement for the Short Course in Painter, Decorator program
- KCSE mean grade of D (plain) or
- Artisan Certificate.