Apprenticeship Page
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
PAINTERS/DECORATORS
Work Description
Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimming and fixtures. Remove old paint, smooth and tape surfaces, fill nail hole, cracks and joints; select and mix paint. May apply wallpaper, vinyl and oils; paint structures such as bridges and towers.
Working Conditions
The work may be indoors or outdoors involving standing, climbing, bending or working from a scaffolding. Much of the work is done alone requiring independent thinking, safety awareness and ability to communicate with the customer.
Qualifications
- 18 years old (unless a high school graduate at age 17) and high school diploma, or GED
- Physically capable of performing the trade
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Able to distinguish colors
- Recommended high school courses: general math, chemistry, print reading, drafting, basic science, English
Application Process
- Apply to Joint Apprenticeship Committee
- Submit high school transcript or GED
- Pass a color test (no written test)
- Interview with Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Terms of Apprenticeship
- Painting & Decorating – 4 year program, at least 6,240 hours
- Drywall Taping & Finishing – 3 year program, at least 3,120 hours
- 400 of hours related classroom instruction (paid)
- Additional 80 hours of night school on own time if available
- First 25% of Total Hours required are probationary period
- Wage scale systematically increases throughout the apprenticeship
For More Information Contact the international Union of Painters and Allied Trades
Painters & Allied Trades
District Council No. 7
Appleton Labor Temple
2828 N. Ballard Avenue, #206,
Appleton, WI 54911
phone 920-731-7900
fax 920-734-1270
gene@iupatdc7.com
Painters & Allied Trades
District Council No. 7
Local #781
2850 S. 166th Street
P.O. Box 510308
New Berlin, WI 53150
phone 262-797-7800
Painters & Allied Trades
District Council No. 7
Local # 802
1571 Ivory Drive
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
phone 608-834-1690
fax 262-797-7881
andy@iupatdc7.com