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Free Level 2 NVQ Painting and Decorating Course

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 NVQ Painting and Decorating Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you work, building skills on real projects in your current role.

The course covers decorative finishing and industrial painting techniques used in the construction industry. You'll develop skills in surface preparation, paint application, and finishing methods. It typically takes around 9 months to complete. You need to be aged 19 or over and already working as a painter and decorator in the construction industry.

You'll finish with an NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for those looking to build on their Industrial painting and Decorative skills. Created for those already working as a Painter and Decorator in the construction industry, this qualification provides a gateway to a number of exciting opportunities for progression, including supervisory and management qualifications.

Entry requirements

Candidates must be over the age of 19, and already hold a position as a Lifting Operator in the construction industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding, and priming.
  • You'll apply paint and coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
  • You'll carry out decorative finishing techniques to industry standards.
  • You'll work safely and in line with current health and safety legislation.
  • You'll select and use the right materials and tools for each task.
  • You'll produce high-quality finishes on a range of surfaces and substrates.

How you will learn

All learning and assessment takes place in your workplace. An assessor will observe you carrying out your normal work activities. Evidence is gathered through observations, professional discussions, witness testimonies, and photographic and site evidence. You may also answer knowledge questions. Everything is managed through an e-portfolio system. Skills cannot be simulated and must be demonstrated in a real work environment.

What you will need to bring

The Skills Centre will confirm anything you need before you start. Most evidence is gathered from your day-to-day work activities.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator, working on residential and commercial construction sites.
  • Industrial painter, applying protective coatings in industrial settings.
  • Decorative finisher, specialising in high-quality surface finishes.
  • Site painter, employed directly by a main contractor on large builds.
  • Self-employed decorator, running your own painting and decorating business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations, the next step for experienced decorators moving into senior roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to mentor or train others in the trade.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), a short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
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