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Painters and decorators may be required to decorate internal and external surfaces, such as:
They work with a huge range of different materials, including paints and varnishes, stencils, patterned and textured wallpapers, and wall coverings such as fabric, cork or hessian. And they use a variety of tools, such as brushes, rollers, sprays and sponges.
Painters and decorators work a 37.5-hour week, but may need to work overtime in the evenings and during weekends to complete a job, particularly if they are self-employed.
They work both indoors and outdoors, and have to stand for long periods of time. They need to be fit enough to carry tools, reach awkward areas and climb ladders.
Salaries range from £12,675 to about £20,000 a year. Some employers pay much more.
Painters and decorators need:
Employment opportunities for painters and decorators in all parts of the country are excellent. They can work for building contractors, specialist painting firms, local authorities, hospitals and private householders.
Young people interested in this work could work towards a vocational qualification such as a Foundation GNVQ/GSVQ Level I in Construction and the Built Environment, or Painting and Decorating. Employers may be unwilling to train older people.
There are NVQs/SVQs Levels 2 and 3 in Painting and Decorating, and a City & Guilds Certificate in Basic Painting and Decorating Skills (6091). Most school leavers attend college to obtain these qualifications while working with employers.
To progress to technician level or supervisory positions, painters and decorators may need four GCSEs/S grades (A-C/1-3), A levels/H grades, or a vocational college qualification. Those who choose to become self-employed can run their own specialist painting and decorating businesses
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