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Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Doncaster

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact DN Colleges Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, full-time during the day. You'll need grades 3 and 4 to get started. Over one year, you'll develop the practical skills needed to work as a painter and decorator. The course covers surface preparation, applying paint by brush and roller, hanging wallpaper, producing specialist finishes, and working safely on access equipment. This level 2 painting and decorating qualification is awarded by NOCN.

Who this course is for

They allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career as a painter and decorator. They cover the following skills: • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms • Preparing surfaces for decoration • Applying paint systems by brush and roller to complex areas • Applying standard wallpapers and hangings foundation • Producing specialist finishes for decorative work • Applying and creating colour

Entry requirements

Grades 3 and 4

What you will learn

  • You'll erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms safely.
  • You'll prepare surfaces for decoration across a range of conditions.
  • You'll apply paint systems by brush and roller to complex areas.
  • You'll hang standard wallpapers and other wall coverings.
  • You'll produce specialist finishes for decorative work.
  • You'll apply and create colour schemes for decorative projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, classroom-based sessions at Doncaster College. Training covers hands-on tasks that reflect real decorating work, including surface preparation, paint application, and specialist finishes. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate throughout the course. You'll be assessed on each area of the qualification as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College 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 after this qualification.
  • Decorating operative: entry-level site decorating roles in construction.
  • Maintenance painter: painting and upkeep work in facilities and housing.
  • 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 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction: useful alongside site-based decorating work.
  • Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating: combines on-the-job training with further qualifications for those moving into employment.
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