Apprenticeship - Painter, Indust Coating And Lining App Specialist | Montana Department of Labor and Industry

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Apply industrial coatings and linings
Attain journeyman status in the field
Complete related technical coursework
Participate in on-the-job learning
Prepare for professional licensing

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2141.00	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	title_inference	$48,660 median$76,550 top	+3.8%	1,300

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Masking tape, paper, and plastic sheeting — apply precisely around windows, cabinetry, and hardware with minimal supervision to protect surfaces on commercial repaints.
Work orders and homeowner specifications — interpret independently to plan daily task sequences, material quantities, and scheduling on multi-room residential projects.
Spray guns, rollers, and brushes — select and use the appropriate tool to apply paints, stains, and varnishes efficiently on varied interior and exterior surfaces.
Caulk, putty, and plaster — mix and apply to fill joints, gaps, and damaged areas on wood, masonry, and drywall surfaces to achieve smooth, paint-ready results.
Sanding machines and steel wool — operate to smooth textured or uneven surfaces on existing structures before primer application, adjusting grit for material type.
Ladders and scaffolding components — erect and inspect for stability when working at elevation on exterior walls or multi-story commercial buildings without direct oversight.
Oil-based prep solutions and turpentine — treat metal and wood surfaces to remove grease and old finish, then sand to ensure proper adhesion of new coatings.
Sealers and stain-blocking primers — apply to water-stained ceilings, bare metal, and knotty wood to prevent bleed-through and promote durable finish coat adhesion.
Visual color discrimination and mixing techniques — match and blend custom tints to existing wall colors using color chips and test patches on repaint projects.
Time management practices — prioritize and sequence tasks across multiple rooms or building sections to complete projects on schedule and within estimated labor hours.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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