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So you're thinking about becoming a painter and decorator and don't know where to start? You've just left school and seen the costs of further education and decided it's not for you as you'll have huge amounts of debt to pay off for years? Well then you've come to the right place!

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    Firstly you need to check out the City and Guilds website (link provided below) and read up on the qualification that they have to offer. Whilst doing your apprenticeship you can study and gain practical hands on experience and become qualified to a City & Guilds level. The qualification is in three parts L1,L2 and of course L3, The qualification is aimed at individuals aged 16 and above who currently work or are considering work in the construction industry within the painting and decorating arena.
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    Now you've read up and confirmed the painting and decorating apprenticeship is definitely the route you want to take. You now need to consider creating a profile, similar to a c.v however you wont have any work experience so you need to create a profile and sell yourself to potential companies who would be encouraged to take you on and put you through the apprenticeships scheme.
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    Now you need to go and search for an employer or training provider. Below is a list of a few sites to get you started. They all offer access directly to employers or training providers.
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    Start applying, send your profile across to as many employers or training providers as you can and then sit back and relax and they will be in contact with you. Just remember to provide the correct contact information.

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  • Create a compelling profile, sell yourself! Companies receive hundreds of applications daily so you need to stand out.Apprenticeships are highly regarded across the trades and labour industries and seen as a formal qualification and that they have learnt their trades from experienced individuals and have the relevant hands on experience needed to be employed by them.

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