Painter

A Painter creates works of art using paint as their primary medium. You’ll prepare singular artworks or you might create a collection of pieces. Your work may go on public display at an exhibition or a gallery or you might display it for sale in an art premises or online. Painters come up with their own ideas for art pieces or they may be commissioned to paint a particular work for a buyer. You may specialise in an area of painting such as landscapes, portraits or abstract designs.

Painters need to be highly skilled in their field. You’ll need to have excellent creative qualities and be able to turn your ideas into quality pieces of art. Painters often work with buyers or exhibitors so you’ll need good people skills and should be a strong communicator. It’s important that you can collaborate with others and you may need to meet deadlines for commissioned work.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a painter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA30720

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC30620

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 48 months
$0 - $55,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Painter and Decorator Painter
CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $13,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Photographer + 1 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts

Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCCCM3001

Operate Elevated Work Platforms up to 11 Metres

On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $2,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RIIWHS204E

Work Safely at Heights

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPCCPD3033

Apply Intumescent Coatings

Traineeship
1 day
$400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11004NAT

Course in Identification and Awareness of Asbestos Containing Materials

On Campus
4 days
$400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NAT10910001

Use Swing Stage Scaffolds Safely

On Campus
2 days
$644
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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