Painters and Decorators prepare surfaces, apply paint and other protective coatings, and apply wallpaper and other decorative finishes to buildings and objects.
What do Painters and Decorators do?
- Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required.
- Prepare and clean surfaces, remove old wallpaper and loose paint, repair cracks and holes in walls and sandpaper and apply sealer.
- Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture
- Apply paint or other materials.
- Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls.
- Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages.
- Advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings.
For further details about this occupation, please see the High School to Apprenticeship - A Link to the Future handbook. It can be found on this website under “Publications” or by clicking on http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/PUBLICATION/High_School_Handbook/
Painter and Decorator
Trade Information.pdf
A Guide to Course Content.pdf
Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information.pdf
Level One Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 6 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Level Two Examination Information.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf
