Commercial Painter
Transform surfaces into art; apply decorative and protective coatings; develop skills in stenciling and faux finishes.
Commercial Painters Make Life Shine
Envision transforming plain surfaces into extraordinary ones. As a professional commercial painter, you will be responsible for applying a wide range of decorative and protective coatings to various structures, including homes, offices, institutions, and other buildings.
Once you have finished your training, you will have the expertise to skillfully apply paint, high-performance coatings, and unique decorative finishes to virtually any surface. Moreover, you will have the chance to develop your skills in stenciling, gold leafing, and faux finishes, allowing you to create beautiful and lasting works of art that will be appreciated for many years to come.
Commercial Painting Apprenticeship
An IUPAT Commercial Painting Apprenticeship offers on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Hybrid Learning Approach
Hybrid Learning Apprenticeship: Classroom and on-the-job learning. Minimum 144 hours of classroom and mandated on-the-job hours per year.
Classroom Learning
Curriculum: Union introduction, finishing trades, health & safety, leadership, and professional development. Minimum 144 hrs classroom instruction.
On-the-Job Learning
Apprentice Curriculum: Union introduction, finishing trades, safety, leadership/professional development.
Assessment: hands-on/written tests, job performance.
Web-based learning
Access all training material instantly through the secure web-based Learning Management System (LMS). Administer, document, track, and report on training programs, events, e-learning, and content.
Timeline
While a typical apprenticeship lasts up to four years, enough experience in your craft can make this process much shorter.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and Benefits
Great Pay
Advance your career with training and immediate pay/benefits. Earn While You Learn. Start building your desired life without school debt.
The average pay for an IUPAT commercial painter is 12 percent above the national average.
Great Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Pension
- Training & Skill Development
- Retirement Saving Opportunities
Training for a Lifetime
IUPAT members have access to continuous training to stay current in their craft. Stay ahead of the curve, advance throughout your career, and remain in high demand.
TestimonialsTestimonials
Since joining our union and learning a skilled trade, I have been able to take myself out of a horrible situation financially. This has truly enhanced my life in a way that I don't think I would've ever gotten to. This has really afforded me a much better life.
I was working at a bar struggling really bad, then I decided to join our union. It's been so much easier, I'm happy & have a house now. I'm saving and not struggling paycheck to paycheck.
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