Decoration is the visible half. Protection is the other.
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices. This is an academic and competency based qualification; good study skills are required along with the ability to work on projects.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Houses, schools, offices, hospitals, factories and construction sites, inside and out.
Water-borne and solvent-borne paint coatings and wallcoverings, with the knowledge of each to pick the right one rather than the familiar one.
Covers water-borne and solvent-borne coatings, wallcoverings
Responsible for their own work, achieving a high-quality finish at the appropriate pace. Both halves of that sentence matter on a commercial job.
Covers quality of finish, working to pace, taking responsibility for own work
Understanding and complying with statutory, safety and environmental requirements, which on coatings work is not a formality.
Covers statutory requirements, safety, environmental compliance
Good problem solvers and communicators, interacting effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades.
Covers problem solving, communication, working with clients and other trades
All apprentices must undertake an independent end- point assessment which is a synoptic assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Most of our apprentices carry on, usually with the same employer and usually into a wider role. Which route is right depends on the job being done, so it is worth a conversation rather than a guess.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 0800 358 7979
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
