Commercial and Residential Painting

Code	5836
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Buildings and Public Works
Length of training	900 hours
Approximate duration in months	10 months
Number of credits	60
Status	Program approved in 2013.

This program is offered in French:
5336 - Peinture en bâtiment

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Program Objectives

The Commercial and Residential Painting program aims to train painters. Painters apply finishes to protect and decorate surfaces in residential buildings, commercial buildings, institutional and industrial buildings and construction sites. They prepare different surfaces (wood, masonry, plaster, chalky and synthetic surfaces, cement, metal) before applying materials such as paint, high performance coverings, waterproof materials, flame retardant materials, varnish, lacquer, wall coverings and special finishes.

Preparing and finishing work is determined by the nature and quality of the surface, as well as the finish desired.

Painters work in construction companies, as entrepreneurs, building maintenance, or are independant contractors. They work on large scale projects (such as large apartment buildings), inside and outside homes, wall coverings, industrial settings, bridges, airports, buildings, boat projects, mining sites and other commercial or industrial projects. Some painters practice their trade for several years on the same site, while others may work for contractors that rarely work more than once with the same client.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
754-991	Become familiar with the organizations involved in the construction industry	15	1
754-992	To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites	30	2
941-401	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	15	1
941-412	Use lifting equipment	30	2
941-422	Associate products with the preparation and finishing of surfaces	30	2
941-434	Prepare and repair plaster surfaces	60	4
941-446	Finish plaster surfaces	90	6
941-452	Match and reproduce colours	30	2
941-465	Prepare estimates	75	5
941-476	Install wall coverings	90	6
941-484	Spray surfaces	60	4
941-496	Prepare and finish chalky and synthetic surfaces	90	6
941-506	Prepare and finish wood surfaces	90	6
941-516	Prepare and finish metal surfaces	90	6
941-526	Create decorative effects and special finishes	90	6
941-531	Prepare to enter the work force	15	1
		900	60

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
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Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
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Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)	632-306 ou (630-316)	-	-	-	-

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Estrie

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Eastern Townships SB (Estrie)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
C.F.P. Lennoxville	CRP Mar 25		D	Mar. 14th, 2025

Laurentides

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CS Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier (Laurentides)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Centre de formation Construc-Plus Vocational Centre	P243M		D	Apr. 14th, 2025
	P242M		D	Jan. 7th, 2025

Montréal

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CSS de Montréal

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
École des métiers de la construction de Montréal	PAI45		D	May 12th, 2025

Construction Painter

Construction painters apply paint, stains, varnishes and other products with a brush, roller or spray equipment. They prep surfaces (wood, drywall, metal) and install wall coverings (wallpaper, vinyl, fabrics). They may be called upon to reproduce lettering and designs or create special effects and faux finishes in residential or commercial spaces. This is a traditional trade that requires attention to detail, resourcefulness and manual skills. A job as a construction painter is suitable for people who like to work alone and have a good sense of color and texture.