The graduate of the Painter and Decorator apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) apply coatings by brush, roller and spray to surfaces of wood, metal, brick, concrete, plaster, stucco and stone for decorative and protective purposes. This occurs in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial settings; (2) apply wall coverings to surfaces in residential and commercial buildings; (3) perform surface preparation on new and existing surfaces; (4) be competent and proficient in the safe use of hand tools, power equipment and precision-built machinery; (5) be familiar with and able to co-operate in the work of allied trades engaged in construction, building maintenance and home decoration; (6) perform assigned tasks in accordance with safety, quality, environmental and production standards required by industry; and (7) calculate areas and relate these calculations to required material. Advanced Education and Technology has prepared this course outline in partnership with the Painter and Decorator Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. This course outline contains the following sections: (1) First Period Technical Training; (2) Second Period Technical Training; and (3) Third Period Technical Training.