This self-paced student training module on introduction to the painting trade is part of the course, Painting Trade, which was developed for Preapprenticeship Phase 1 Training. (A companion instructors' guide is available separately as CE 032 878.) The course is designed to provide students with an orientation to the trade and an opportunity to explore it. Purpose of the module is to provide an introduction to the painting trade, including history, trends, working conditions, hiring practices, training, employment opportunities, and wage scale of the painting trade. The module may contain some or all of the following: a cover sheet listing module title, goal, and performance indicator; study guide/checklist with directions for module completion; introduction; information sheets providing information and graphics covering the module topic(s); supplementary references; self-assessment; self-assessment answers; post assessment; and post-assessment answers. (YLB)