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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Painter and decorator

Working in domestic and commercial properties and undertaking the decoration and protection of buildings.

Typical duration
2 years
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Construction and the built environment
Standard ref
ST0295
Where this apprenticeship leads
Painters and DecoratorsAI exposure 4% · Low
Starting out
£22,000 - £27,000
Experienced
£30,000 - £38,000
Senior
£45,000+
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Role overview

Painters and decorators prepare and apply decorative and protective finishes to interior and exterior surfaces in residential, commercial, and public buildings. Apprentices learn surface preparation, applying paints, wallcoverings, and specialist finishes, as well as colour theory and estimating. The trade offers self-employment and contracting opportunities alongside employment with painting and decorating firms.

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Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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