A person applies masking tape along a wall trim in preparation for painting. Paintbrushes and protective covering are on the floor.

Painter and decorator

Would you like a practical and creative career? This programme gives you the basic skills needed to work as a painter and decorator, including painting, wallpapering and preparing different types of surfaces.

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About the programme

As a painter and decorator, you work with everything from surface preparation, such as filling and sanding, to wallpapering and painting different types of surfaces.

Much of the work takes place in customers' homes, so good customer service and communication skills are important.

The programme is based in Luleå.

Key facts

Study format: On-site
Study pace: Full-time, 50 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 1,240
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: Luleå

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need to have completed compulsory school or have equivalent knowledge.

After the programme

After successfully completing the programme, you will have the basic skills needed to enter the profession and can apply for an apprenticeship.

At the end of the apprenticeship period, which consists of 5,950–6,800 hours, you take a practical trade assessment. Once you have passed, you can receive a trade certificate issued by MYN, the Swedish Painting Industry Training Board.

Further studies

You can specialise in areas such as:

  • painting in wet rooms
  • window restoration and painting
  • protective and anti-corrosion coatings.

With experience and further training, there may also be opportunities to work in areas such as project management, cost estimation or vocational training.

Good to know

You pay for your own course materials and any required protective equipment.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52