Union Painters apply paint, varnishes,lacquers, sealers, stains, etc. using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. Painters apply all types of wallpapers, vinyl wall fabrics and various types of coverings and coatings to interior and exterior building surfaces and to other fittings and furnishings. Painters make all the necessary preparations prior to application including removing old paint to prepare surface prior to painting.
| Length | 48 months |
| Benefits for Apprentices | Medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependants after working 130 hours per month. Vacation and pension available immediately |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Education prerequisites | High School Graduate, GED or equivalent |
| Physical requirements | Must be physically able to do the work of the trade |
| Additional requirements | You must bring the following items the day of the exam in order to apply for entry to the program: Valid California Drivers License Social Security Card |
| Written or oral entry exams | Yes written and oral exams |
| Subjects studied by Apprentices | First Aid CPR Ladder & Scaffold Safety (hands on) Basic Job Safety & OSHA Labor History Brushes & Rollers Surface Preparation I, II, III Materials I, II Sand & Water Blasting Wood Types/Finishing Materials Booms/Scissor Lifts & Forklifts Advanced Scaffolding Spray Painting Methods, Equipment, & Safety Application I, II, III (hands on) Basic Wall Covering Equipment & Tools Lead Abatement Color Mixing & Matching Mechanical Drawing & Blueprints I, II Estimating Area & Materials Graining/Marbleizing |
Contact: The District Council 16 Journeyman & Apprentice Training 865 Stillwater, Unit 7 West Sacramento, CA 95605 Alex Beltran, Director of Training.
Applications: You must make an appointment in advance to be able to register for the program. Contact the administrative offices.
How do new apprentices get their first job? The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program
Additional information: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs: See Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Worker.
