MPA Skills is the leading trainer and employer of painting apprentices in Western Australia, with 30 years of experience in the industry. Our training programs cater to all levels, from school-based pre-apprenticeships to full-time pre-apprenticeships for school leavers and career changers. We also offer advanced training courses for tradesmen looking to upskill.
With the half-price training fees for apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships currently on offer as part of the WA Recovery Plan, there is no better time to start a career in painting and decorating.
MPA Skills is a Group Training Organisation and a Registered Training Organisation with campuses in Maylands, Bayswater, and Jandakot. We have a reputation for delivering the best training and taking out the uncertainty of starting an apprenticeship by employing apprentices directly through our vast network of host employers.
In addition, apprentices are assigned field officers who are painters with years of experience. They will guide the apprentices throughout their apprenticeship to ensure they are getting the training as per the industry standards.
A pre-apprenticeship is the first step to getting an apprenticeship. It is a building and construction pathway course helping you gain insights into the construction industry. The best part about the painting pre-apprenticeship is that many of the units are transferable to a number of other construction trades.
Yes. An individual can directly enrol on a painting apprenticeship. However, a pre-apprenticeship is recommended as it will give you a good insight into the construction sector before you commit to a trade.
We offer a 10-week full-time pre-apprenticeship to school leavers and career changers. You must be 16 years of age or older to complete this program. We strongly recommend that those under 16's complete a School Based Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship program.
Read more on the requirements for alternatives to full-time schooling by clicking here.
*Exemptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for 15-year-old.
The final decision will be made by the Training Manager.
No, painting and decorating is not a licensed trade, but as a contractor, to invoice work more than $1,000, you must be registered in Australia.
As part of the WA Recovery Plan, training fees for pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships are heavily subsidised for domestic students.
Persons holding one of the following temporary resident visa types are to be treated as Australian residents for fee-charging purposes and are also eligible for fee waivers and concessions:
Please consult with an AASN provider or the Department of Training and Workforce Development’s apprenticeship office for all other visa holders wishing to enter a training contract.
Experience may be substituted for an apprenticeship, although other training is still required to become a registered painter.
Most of our classroom and practical training programs are held in person. However, we offer some of the advanced training classes online.
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