Typical Career Progression
| |
Position |
Remuneration |
Experience |
Education (Optional) |
| Start Position |
Apprentince |
$20,000 |
None |
Year 10 Pass |
| 1st Promotion |
1st Year Apprentince |
$24,000 |
1 year |
Ongoing training via training organisation for the duration of the apprenticeship. |
| 2nd Promotion |
2nd Year Apprentince |
$30,000 |
2 years |
|
| 3rd Promotion |
3rd Year Apprentince |
$36,000 |
3 years |
|
| 4th Promotion |
4th Year and Qualified |
$50,000+ |
4+ years |
Possible business course if you run your own business. |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only
Typical accountabilities and responsibilities
|
1st Year
|
To attend all classes at training organisation. Follow instructions on job sites. Clean tools and materials used throughout the day. |
|
2nd Year
|
As above. More hands on, learning how to measure and calculate the correct amounts of materials required, all while being supervised |
|
3rd Year
|
Will apply finishes to surfaces from paint to wallpaper or other materials. All above as well. |
| 4th Year |
You are thoroughly experienced in regards to painting and decorating. You will be able to quote for jobs, order materials and supplies. Possible supervision of less experienced employees on sites. |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only
Career Path Options and Employment opportunities
As a qualified painter and decorator you can continue to work for one employer; you can find employment with contracting firms that offer painting and decorating services; or you may also choose to establish your own business, for which you will have to advertise and find your own jobs. You may choose to specialise in one market sector such as commercial buildings, residential buildings or industrial buildings. There is also the possibility to work for local councils, government agencies, or housing companies.
With further experience you can enter into the field of technical teaching or take advantage of opportunities in sales and marketing, working for the manufacturers of painting products. Many of those employed within these wholesale companies have backgrounds in painting and decorating.
About the Author
Master Painters Australia
The Master Painters Association (MPA) of Victoria Ltd was established in 1895 by painters, for painters. 110 years on, with branches across Australia, the MPA is the first point of call for painters looking to be recognised as masters of their trade, as well as consumers looking to engage a professional painter.
Did you that know it took Leonardo Da Vinci 10 years to paint Mona Lisa?