Painter and Decorator Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Exam Preparation (Online)
No time off work needed! Blended learning with online self-paced courses, virtual classroom sessions on Zoom, video demonstrations, and in-person labs.
Description
The Red Seal Challenge Program for Painter and Decorators is designed to develop the theoretical and practical knowledge of experienced Painter and Decorators to prepare them to successfully challenge the Red Seal exam and build their understanding of the trade.
Over 14 weeks, participants will work through the course content of Levels 1, 2, and 3, with online courses, virtual classroom sessions, video demonstrations, and optional in-person labs to ensure that all learning styles are supported.
Each week, participants will work through online self-paced modules in their own time, and have access to twice-weekly Zoom classes (one hour each) which are led by our highly experienced instructor. These classes are where participants can ask questions about the online self-paced learning, and discuss skills, techniques and concepts which may come up in their work or in the exam.
There will also be optional in-person labs held in the lower mainland of BC for those who can/wish to attend. These will be held on Saturday mornings (three in total) - information about these will be communicated to participants once the program has started.
Participants will not need to take time off work for this program.
Topics covered in the program are:
- Use Safe Work Practices
- OH&S Regulations
- PPE
- Safety Training Overview
- Workplace Hazards
- Trade Math Fundamentals
- Drawings and Specifications
- Industry Tools and Equipment
- Surface Preparation
- Paint Technology
- Colour Theory
- Paint and Coating Application
- Correction Paint and Coating Failures
- Wood Finishes
- Decorative/Specialty Finishes
- Wall Covering Procedures
- Industrial Paints and Coatings
- Spray Application
This program is recommended for anyone wanting to challenge the Painter and Decorator Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Exam who can prove the minimum of work hours of directly related work experience. It is recommended that participants have approval from their Apprenticeship Authority.
AB: For more information and the forms to apply to challenge, please visit https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/notices/alternate-pathways-to-certification.
The AB Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office will assess work experience to determine if you are qualified.
BC: For more information and the forms to apply to challenge, please visit https://skilledtradesbc.ca/painter-decorator
Skilled Trades BC will assess work experience to determine if you are qualified.
MB: For more information and the forms to apply to challenge, please visit https://www.manitoba.ca/wd/apprenticeship/pdfpubs/pubs/discover/mb_trades/painter_decorator/painter_decorator_tqwe.pdf
Apprenticeship Manitoba will assess work experience to determine if you are qualified
SK: For more information and the forms to apply to challenge, please visit https://saskapprenticeship.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Form-6A-Verification-of-Trade-Experience-PNT.pdf.
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) will assess work experience to determine if you are qualified.
Technical Requirements
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Computer with camera and microphone for virtual course delivery
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PDF reader installed
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Updated web browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended)
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Access to a printer is helpful