Description
A career in the painting trade can be financially rewarding and provide satisfaction for the skilled craftsperson who takes pride in a job well done. Work on the job, combined with the appropriate formal training, provides numerous career paths for professional growth in this thriving, technical industry.
NCCER's three-level curriculum covers topics such as Basic Surface Preparation, Wood Finishing, and Texturing.
Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
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If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
Related Programs
23 Construction & Building programs on Career School App.
Building and Construction Trades
Diploma
Tuition
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Building Construction Technology
Diploma
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
63 Weeks
1,260 clock hours, 42 credit hours
Tuition
$14,700 for the Program
Building Construction Technology
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
63 Weeks
1,260 clock hours, 42 credit hours
Tuition
$14,700 for the Program
Building Construction Technology (Evening)
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
63 Weeks
1,260 clock hours, 42 credit hours
Tuition
$14,700 for the Program
Building Construction Technology (Evening)
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
63 Weeks
1,260 clock hours, 42 credit hours
Tuition
$14,700 for the Program
Building Trades & Construction Design
Certificate
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Tuition
$2,628 for the Program
See all 23 Construction & Building programs →Suggested because Painting applies to Painters, Construction and Maintenance. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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