
Get ready for an apprenticeship or explore your career options with confidence. Learn skills for the painting and decorating industry. Build the communication and workplace skills employers value. Stand out when applying for an apprenticeship.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
talk with clients about what they want
use painting techniques, including brushes and rollers
choose and match colours for clients
use and look after tools and equipment
clean and prepare surfaces
follow work health and safety (WHS) rules and procedures.
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.
Credit towards a full qualification.
Foundational skills to improve your chances of securing an apprenticeship.
Specialist skills to progress your career in the painting and decorating industry.
Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us understand your individual study needs and develop an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Painting Trades Workers apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures.
77%
15,400 workers
42 years
$1,090
42 hours
Medium
3% female
Moderate Growth
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Pre-Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
The Statement of Attainment in Pre-Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
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