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Painting Pathway
A rewarding career can easily be obtained through an organised and exciting training system in an increasingly valued industry.
Pre Trade
This seventeen week course is optional and is run in some centres in NZ. The basics in practical and technical information are provided at this course. This course comprises of :-
- One day a week work experience
- Four days in the classroom
- Two week work experience (in the middle of the seventeen weeks)
After the pre-trade course, should an apprenticeship be taken on, a credit of 350 hours towards his/her apprenticeship is granted.
Apprenticeships
On signing an apprenticeship agreement with an employer you have an option of taking the compulsory 4000 hour painting module coupled with one or both of the wallpapering or spray techniques modules (1000 each). If both options are taken, 6000 hours will be completed, to obtain the National Certificates.
Most training is done on site with the employer using a training booklet for assistance. The training is then assessed by the training providers at block courses.
Future Opportunities
Stage One
A qualified painter will have all the tools to procure a good wage and will be in line, after suitable work experience, to become a foreman or supervisor.
All qualified apprentices can apply to attend a sponsored Masters Course which will give them information about running a painting business including costing, measuring, staff management, employment relations and health and safety.
Stage Two
After gaining experience of running small to progressively larger projects within an established company, the opportunity to run your own business is possible.
The Master Painters Association is able to assist you by giving you support, networking with other painters, receiving up to date info and legislation, and giving you group scheme value added deals.
With an ongoing Continued Professional Develop (CPD) Programme the opportunities for a financially rewarding and professional career are limitless.
PainterCraft Trust
The Trust was established over 40 years ago by Lewis Berger and since that time has continued to provide business management training to recently qualified trades persons as well as “Master’s” advanced training to business managers and owners.
These programmes are fully endorsed and supported by the Master Painters New Zealand Association Inc.
How is it funded
The Trust is now fully funded by Dulux through the industry support and use of its Dulux Professional and British Trade Paint products and is unique within the building related Trades in New Zealand, as an industry based training programme.
What is taught
A range of specialists present each session covering subjects that include:
- Present and future trends in the paint industry
- The role of the architect within the industry
- Industrial relations, employment obligations
- Management of a painting contracting unit
- Colour and its use within the industry
If you would like any more information on the course please contact Master Painters New Zealand Association Inc., P O Box 25-135, Panama St, Wellington or telephone 04-472 5870.
Download application form for the 2010 course Application Form 2010.