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

To begin an apprenticeship a training agreement is signed between yourself, your employer and DecorateNZ – the Industry Training Organisation for our industry.  The training agreement outlines the individual roles that you, your employer and DecorateNZ will have in the training process.

Apprenticeships vary in length depending on the type of painting and decorating you wish to specialise in.  As a guide an apprenticeship will typically take three years to complete.

You will receive most of your training in the workplace by working alongside a tradesperson.  In addition you will be required to study resources books provided by DecorateNZ and attend a block course, usually once a year, at an accredited provider.

For more information about apprenticeships visit www.decoratenz.org.nz

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 in formation 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.