Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship

Your Future Starts Here

NextGen Skills will provide the training, guidance, and support you need to become a confident, skilled, and successful tradesperson.

Are you currently an apprentice in Painting and Decorating, or looking for a clear pathway to get started? NextGen Skills is searching for Western Australia’s future tradespeople.

If you’re motivated, reliable, and committed to achieving your goal of becoming a qualified Painter, NextGen Skills can support you every step of the way.

The Opportunity

💲 Earn while you learn with a weekly wage that increases each year

🎓 Gain a nationally recognised qualification – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

👍 Four years of structured mentoring and support from experienced industry professionals

About You

• Pre‑Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating or Building and Construction (highly desirable)
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Good communication skills
• A positive, can‑do attitude

What This Means For You

By becoming a NextGen Skills apprentice, you’ll benefit from:

• Secure employment throughout your apprenticeship
• Structured on‑the‑job training with host employers
• Ongoing support with classroom and trade training
• Personalised mentoring focused on your individual journey

We understand that everyone’s career path is different. That’s why we take the time to get to know you and tailor our support to help you succeed.

We are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.