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Painter and Lacquerer – Church Painting and Monument Preservation Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Maler/in und Lackierer/in - Kirchenmalerei und Denkmalpflege

The vocational training as a Painter and Lacquerer specializing in Church Painting and Monument Preservation is a 3-year recognized craft profession. You will learn specialized techniques for the restoration and conservation of historical buildings, artworks, and facades, particularly in churches and listed monuments.

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What you do

  • Restoring and conserving historical murals and frescoes.
  • Preparing surfaces on listed monuments (cleaning, plastering, repairing).
  • Mixing and applying specialized paints, glazes, and materials according to historical specifications.
  • Precisely documenting restoration work and preparing reports.
  • Working on and within listed buildings (churches, castles, old structures).
  • Erecting and dismantling scaffolding, and observing all safety regulations.
  • Conducting damage analyses and developing restoration concepts.

Requirements

  • Strong manual dexterity and high precision.
  • Great interest in art, history, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
  • Diligence, patience, and a keen eye for detail.
  • Physical fitness and no fear of heights (working at heights, prolonged standing).
  • Good color vision and ability to distinguish colors.
  • Reliability, a sense of responsibility, and teamwork skills.
  • At least a good basic secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss).

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization as a restorer in monument preservation.
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Painter and Lacquerer (Meisterprüfung).
  3. 3Starting your own business in restoration and monument preservation.
  4. 4Further education in specific techniques or materials (e.g., fresco technique, gilding).
  5. 5Working for state monument offices, museums, or specialized restoration workshops.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Painter and Lacquerer – Church Painting and Monument Preservation Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Painter and Lacquerer – Church Painting and Monument Preservation Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Painter and Lacquerer – Church Painting and Monument Preservation Ausbildung?

Strong manual dexterity and high precision.; Great interest in art, history, and the preservation of cultural heritage.; Diligence, patience, and a keen eye for detail.; Physical fitness and no fear of heights (working at heights, prolonged standing)..

Where can I find open Painter and Lacquerer – Church Painting and Monument Preservation Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Painter and Lacquerer – Church Painting and Monument Preservation

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.