Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Birmingham. Evening painting and decorating classes run at South & City College Birmingham Longbridge Construction Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, or relevant site experience you can demonstrate to a tutor. Over one year, you'll build intermediate trade skills in a fully equipped workshop, with tutors who bring hands-on industry experience. There are also opportunities to compete in events like the Skill Build competition.
Who this course is for
Whether you are a recent school-leaver or an adult, this course will give you intermediate skills as a painter and decorator. Our fully equipped painting and decorating workshops provide the perfect setting for your development, and our tutors will use their wealth of industry experience to help you become competent in this trade. Throughout the course you will also have the opportunity to showcase your skills at a number of events, including the Skill Build competition, and benefit from a possible apprenticeship through the fantastic links we have with local employers. You will also have the opportunity to work on college projects with external companies through our dedicated renovations team.
Entry requirements
You�ll need to have completed the Diploma in Painting & Decorating Level 1 or to have some relevant site experience which would need to be demonstrated to the tutor.
What you will learn
You'll apply paint, varnish, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
You'll prepare surfaces correctly before decoration, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll hang wallpaper and other wall coverings to a professional standard.
You'll use colour mixing and matching techniques.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety requirements.
You'll plan and organise painting and decorating tasks to meet job specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on work in the college's painting and decorating workshops, supported by classroom sessions. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and assignments that demonstrate your competence in the trade. Tutors draw on their own industry experience to guide your development throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Longbridge Construction Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator. Work independently or for a contractor on residential and commercial sites.
Decorating operative. Entry-level site role with a building or maintenance firm.
Property maintenance worker. Painting and decorating as part of a broader maintenance role.
Self-employed decorator. Run your own painting and decorating business.
Facilities maintenance operative. In-house decorating for schools, hospitals, or housing providers.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating. The next step for experienced decorators, and the qualification linked to a CSCS skilled-worker card for site work.
CSCS Card (Skilled Worker). Required on most commercial construction sites. Linked to your NVQ level.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to move into teaching or training others in the trade.
