Painter-Decorator (Painter Const): Goggans LLC | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingTime Management

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceBuilding and Construction

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionManual DexterityTrunk StrengthOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningMultilimb CoordinationExtent Flexibility

Tasks

Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requiremen
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other st
Clean tools and equipment, such as brushes and rollers.
Hang wallpaper.

Technology

Customer relationship management CRM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareProject management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Aerial liftsAir compressorsAirless spray equipmentBlow torchesBosun chairsBucket trucksCaulking gunsChippersChipping hammersCircle cuttersCombing toolsConventional spray equipmentDesktop computersDisk sandersDrywall axes

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2141.00	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	title_inference	$48,660 median$76,550 top	+3.8%	1,300

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Hybrid Apprenticeship)

Dropcloths and masking tape — apply to floors, trim, and fixtures under direct supervisor guidance before painting begins on a residential job site.
Work orders and verbal instructions — read and follow to identify surface types, paint colors, and task priorities on assigned daily jobs.
Brushes and rollers — use under close supervision to apply finish coats of interior latex paint to walls and ceilings in residential settings.
Caulking guns and putty knives — fill visible cracks and nail holes with caulk or spackling compound under a journeyman's direction on interior surfaces.
Sandpaper and hand scrapers — smooth rough or peeling surfaces on wood trim and drywall before primer is applied, following step-by-step instructions.
Extension ladders — set up and stabilize safely on level ground to access second-story exterior surfaces under direct supervisor oversight.
Surface cleaning solutions and mildew remover — wash exterior siding with guidance to remove dirt and mold before painting begins.
Primers and sealers — apply a uniform coat to bare drywall or raw wood under supervision to prepare surfaces for finish paint.
Basic hand tools and paint equipment — clean, store, and organize at the end of each workday to maintain a safe and functional job site.
Personal protective equipment including drop cloths and respirators — select and wear correctly on painting tasks following safety briefings on a construction site.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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