This Level 2 qualification is generally recognised as the minimal level award for the painting and decorating industry. It will give you the confidence to tackle a number of small decorating projects. The study programme will take place in the College's dedicated painting and decorating workshop, which has been developed to give the candidate a varying degree of surfaces to decorate.
Entry requirements
To begin this study programme you will need...
Duration: 1 Year
- Painting & Decorating Level 1 Diploma with Functional Skills
Duration: 2 Years
- 3 GCSEs at grades 9-2 or A*-G ideally including English and maths, and a keen interest in painting and decorating.
Course content
This study programme will provide you with the key knowledge and skills required for entering the Painting and Decorating industry, giving you the confidence to tackle a number of small decorating projects and Health & Safety guidelines to complete all tasks safely. Other elements of this study programme include tutorial sessions, trips & visits, work experience, short courses/enhancement and English and/or Mathematics sessions (as/if required).
In the first year, you will concentrate on improving your brush & roller skills in a variety of tasks including painting by brush and roller on a wide range of substrates, removal of paint coatings by heat & liquid methods, basic wallpapering skills, decorative techniques and working from height.
For the second year, you will focus on various wall and ceiling coverings, including anaglypta, blown vinyl and vinyl papers. You will also learn about decorative techniques, such as wood graining, marbling, stencilling and a variety of other broken colour techniques. You will also undertake decorative Artex, taping and jointing and stock maintenance/ordering tasks.
- English and maths:
If you don't already have GCSE English and maths grade A*-C, we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.
- Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills
- Additional vocational learning and qualifications:
- You will be encouraged to attend the painting and decorating exhibition held in Coventry every November.
- There will also be the opportunity to attend a sustainability course and complete a CSCS Prometric Health and Safety Test.
Assessment methods
Informal assessments will be conducted throughout the study programme, with feedback given to help improve your standards. There will be one online knowledge assessment, eight end of unit assessments (one for each unit), and one practical assessment.
Qualifications
Painting & Decorating NOCN CSkills Level 2 Diploma
Plus:
- Health, Safety and Environment (CSCS) Card
- English and maths qualifications if required
Further study and career options
You can progress on to the Painting & Decorating Level 3 study programme, gain an apprenticeship or move into employment as a Decorator.
Additional information
To take part in this study programme you will be required to pay for:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), approximately £30
- Textbooks, approximately £20
- You will also be required to pay approximately £40 to take a CSCS test. This will allow you to complete the mandatory 30 hours’ work experience required as part of this study programme
Funding information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses are still free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance
This course could be FREE! You could be eligible for free study if you are unemployed and on a qualifying benefit. Find out more at www.bedford.ac.uk/concessions