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Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent

Craft painter and decorator

To provide all aspects of painting and decorating.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Construction and the built environment

Standard ref

ST1358

Where this apprenticeship leads

Painters and DecoratorsAI exposure 4% · Low

£22,000 - £27,000

£30,000 - £38,000

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Role overview

The Craft Painter and Decorator apprenticeship trains you to prepare surfaces and apply paint, wallcoverings, and specialist finishes to interior and exterior surfaces in residential and commercial settings to a professional craft standard. You will develop skills in surface preparation, colour mixing, specialist decorative effects, and heritage restoration work. This Level 3 qualification represents the full craft standard and leads to careers as a skilled decorator, contractor, or in heritage and restoration work.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

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

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