Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Basildon. Classes run at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. This full-time daytime painting and decorating course is open to young people aged 16 to 18, and to those aged 19 to 24 with a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You'll cover practical decorating techniques, health and safety in construction, and an introduction to the construction industry. The course also includes Functional Skills English and Maths. At 445 hours, it's a substantial level 2 painting and decorating qualification.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Painting & Decorating.
What you will learn
You'll practise painting techniques including painting a panel door.
You'll study health and safety in the construction industry.
You'll gain an introduction to the construction industry and how it works.
You'll work toward a Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations alongside the Diploma.
You'll develop English and Maths through Functional Skills (available at Basildon).
You'll take part in personal and social development sessions, including employability skills and mental wellbeing.
You'll have the opportunity to complete a work experience placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre, combining practical hands-on work with taught knowledge. Assessment is through the City and Guilds Diploma framework, which includes practical tasks and knowledge-based elements. You'll also complete Functional Skills English and Maths as part of the programme. An initial assessment at the start of the course will confirm the right level for you and help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basildon GAPS Trade Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator. How to become a painter and decorator: this is the direct entry route.
Decorator's labourer. Support role on residential and commercial sites.
Maintenance operative. General property upkeep including painting and finishing.
Construction operative. Entry-level site work across trades.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations. The next step for painters and decorators moving toward skilled-worker status and a CSCS card.
Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3). Combines on-the-job training with a formal qualification and a wage.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQs in other construction trades such as plastering, tiling, or carpentry, if you want to broaden your skills.
