How To Become A Painter & Decorator - Careers - WorldSkills UK

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Construction and Infrastructure How to become a Painter & Decorator

Looking to start a career in Painting & Decorating? Whether this is a first step or a career change we have all the useful information you need to start your journey to careers excellence.

A Painter and Decorator works with all fabrics and paints to a high finish, carrying out work to both internal and external surfaces. Those looking to become a Painter and Decorator must be accurate, neat and on time. They should be able to calculate how much material to use within the space required. Filling holes and cracks for preparation. Our painting and decorating competition is the perfect environment to hone these skills.

The individual will need to carry out basic tasks, work well under pressure to meet deadlines. They should have knowledge on public safety and security while working. A requirement is to be able to work at heights on some projects.

KEY SKILLS Are careful with your hands Can work to a brief Are good with numbers Are a steady worker Are good with heights

Career opportunities

Domestic, commercial or industrial jobs
Specialisation e.g. heavy industrial painting
Interior / Set design
Education / Training

Average Salary Entry Level £15,000 Experienced £30,000 - 2.2% Projected workforce change This is an estimation of the overall number of job opportunities in this career area up until 2027.