Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Chesterfield – Chesterfield College – Full-time
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 2. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £1,335 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll build on your existing painting and decorating skills, covering surface preparation, colour mixing, applying paints and wallcoverings, and working safely on site. This is a City and Guilds painting and decorating qualification, so the certificate carries weight with employers and contractors. Entry requires a Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating.
Who this course is for
16-18 Year Old Learners
Entry requirements
Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating.
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces correctly for painting and decorating work.
You'll apply paint systems to interior and exterior surfaces.
You'll hang wallcoverings, including around obstacles and in awkward spaces.
You'll mix and match colours to specification.
You'll work safely and follow health and safety requirements on site.
You'll use and maintain tools and equipment correctly.
You'll interpret job specifications and work to a brief.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out decorating work to a standard expected in the trade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator. Work for a contractor or go self-employed.
Decorating operative. Site-based painting work on new builds or refurbishments.
Maintenance painter. In-house decorating for housing associations or facilities teams.
Shopfitter. Finishing and decorating retail and commercial interiors.
Self-employed decorator. Take on domestic and commercial jobs directly.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. The next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach or train others in the trade.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). Useful if you move into a supervisory role on site.
