Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Accrington. Classes run at Accrington and Rossendale College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover surface preparation, paint application by brush and roller, wallpaper hanging, and decorative finishes. These are the core skills employers look for in a painter and decorator. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 BTEC including Grade 3 in English and Maths, plus a Level 1 in Painting and Decorating.
Who this course is for
Are you ready to bring your creative vision to life? Our Level 2 Painting and Decorating course is the perfect place to start! This is your chance to turn a passion for design and hands-on work into a fantastic career. We'll help you develop the essential skills that every professional painter and decorator needs, from preparing surfaces perfectly to applying amazing decorative finishes. It's so much more than just putting paint on walls; it’s about transforming spaces and creating environments where people love to live and work. We believe in your potential, and we’re here to give you the tools and confidence to succeed. Throughout this course, you will build a solid foundation of knowledge and practical abilities, learning from experienced tutors who are passionate about the trade. Get ready to unleash your creativity, learn skills that are in high demand, and take the first exciting step towards a colourful future! We’re excited to help you get started on this brilliant journey.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 3, or a Level 1 BTEC which must include a Grade 3 in English Language or Literature and Maths along with a successful completion of a Level 1 in Painting and Decorating.
What you will learn
You'll prepare a range of surfaces correctly before painting or decorating begins.
You'll apply paint systems using brush and roller to a professional finish.
You'll hang foundation and plain wallpapers accurately.
You'll create decorative paint effects and specialist finishes.
You'll follow health, safety, and industry standards on site.
You'll select and use the right tools and materials for each task.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom teaching. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations, with knowledge assessed through assignments and tests. You'll build a portfolio of work as evidence of your competence across the different areas of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Accrington and Rossendale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: working on residential and commercial properties.
Decorating operative: site-based painting and finishing work.
Property maintenance worker: painting and upkeep across housing or facilities.
Self-employed decorator: running your own painting and decorating business.
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.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach painting and decorating skills in the future.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS): for those moving toward supervisory roles on construction sites.
