ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 404D

Painter and Decorator — Industrial

A Painter and Decorator — Industrial applies protective finishes in commercial, institutional and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, and specialty finishes. Specifically, a Painter and Decorator — Industrial:

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NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
Painter and Decorator — Industrial working safely in a representative workplace

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WHY THE WORK MATTERS

High-performance coatings defend critical structures against wear, corrosion and fire.

Industrial painters prepare steel, concrete and other substrates and apply high-performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing and specialty finishes.

6,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$56,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification

EXPLORE IN ORDER

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WHERE THE WORK LIVES

Real settings for real work

industrial plantsbridges and infrastructuretank farms and pipelinespower facilitiesmarine and fabrication yards

EVIDENCE BASE

Sources & verification

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