Painting & Decorating Curriculum

Painting and Decorating Apprentices undertake a three-year Apprenticeship program. Students attend class one day a week for a total of 960 hours of classroom training…combining practical, hands-on experience with bookwork to provide basic knowledge.

Field experience is gained through employment the other four days a week, working side-by-side with veteran Journeymen.

Apprentice wages increase from 40% of Journeyman Scale and work up to 90%. Completing all training requirements satisfactorily for graduation, the successful Apprentice becomes a Journeyman and is paid full wages.

Coursework during the three years of Apprenticeship includes…


bullet Blueprint Reading
bullet Drafting
bullet Surface Preparation
bullet Color Harmony
bullet Color Mixing
bullet Brush & Roll
bullet Wood Finishing
bullet Use and Care of Tools
bullet Equipment Maintenance
bullet Conventional &
Airless Spraying
bullet Electrostatic Spray Painting
bullet Decorative Glazing
bullet Stenciling
bullet Texture Paint Techniques
bullet Wallcovering Installation
bullet Woodgraining
bullet Marbleizing
bullet Safety
bullet First Aid/CPR
bullet Ladders & Scaffolding
bullet Fall Protection
bullet Abrasive & Water Blasting
bullet Industrial Coatings
bullet Lead Abatement
bullet EPA & OSHA Standards
bullet Faux Finishing
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