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Painter and Decorator
Trade Description:
Responsibilities of painters and decorators include blending and mixing paints, creating colour schemes, and using a variety of techniques to paint a wide range of surfaces. They also work with neutralizing agents, putty, varnish, lacquer, and stipple-texturing, and match and apply fabric or vinyl products to ceilings and walls.
Potential employers include construction contractors, building maintenance firms and painting contractors.
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National Occupational Analysis |
Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:
Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By |
3 | 1,800 | 8-8-8 | RRC |
Training Standards:
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Red Seal Exam Information
Red Seal Exam Breakdown | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide |
Sample Exams | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF) |
Types of Exam Questions | Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide |
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
Years of Experience |
Hours Required | Additional Practical
Exam Required |
4.5 | 8,100 | No |
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Designated Trainers:
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