Painter at Painters DC16 JATC South--Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute
at Painters DC16 JATC South--Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute in Henderson, NV
About This Program
The Painters DC16 JATC South – Northern California & Nevada Finishing Trades Institute Painter Apprenticeship is a registered union program located in Henderson, NV. This JATC program is jointly administered through a regional finishing trades institute, providing apprentices in southern Nevada with structured, union-quality training in painting and finishing crafts.
The apprenticeship runs for 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced union journeymen, apprentices build skills in surface preparation, paint and coating application, spray technique, specialty finishes, and quality inspection. Institute coursework addresses trade safety, materials handling, color theory, and industry codes applicable to the southern Nevada construction market.
Graduates complete the program as union journey-level painters qualified to work on commercial, industrial, and residential projects throughout the Las Vegas and Henderson area. Union membership through DC16 provides negotiated pay rates, health benefits, and pension contributions, and apprentices receive wages throughout their full 3-year training program.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Painter Career Outlook
National Median
$22.47/hr
~$46,737.6/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Painter employment is projected to grow in line with construction and renovation activity. Residential repainting and commercial building maintenance provide steady, recurring demand. Painters with industrial coating experience, lead abatement certification, or decorative finishing skills command higher wages and have the strongest employment prospects.
What to Expect as a Painter Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Painter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Nevada
Painters in Nevada are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Nevada State Contractors Board.
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