Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus. You'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, plus Maths, English, and IT at Level 1 or above to join. The course runs full-time over one year, covering health and safety, wallpaper hanging, solvent and water-borne finishes, specialist decorative effects, spraying techniques, and preparation for working in the construction industry. This level 2 painting and decorating qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
On this course you will learn the following:
Health & Safety-
Hanging- preparation and finish wallpapers-
Solvent-borne and water-borne finishes-
Expanding Specialist decorative effects-
Developing spraying techniques-
Good practice & links to the construction industry-
Preparation for the workplace-
Classroom based knowledge activities.
Entry requirements
Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating and Maths- English & IT studies at Level 1 or above.
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to painting and decorating work.
You'll prepare surfaces and hang a range of preparation and finish wallpapers.
You'll use solvent-borne and water-borne paint finishes correctly.
You'll develop specialist decorative effects and expand your finishing techniques.
You'll practise and refine spraying techniques.
You'll understand good practice and how it connects to the wider construction industry.
You'll build knowledge through classroom-based activities to prepare you for the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based knowledge activities alongside practical skills sessions. Assessment covers the units you study throughout the year, including health and safety, surface preparation, finishing techniques, and specialist decorative effects. Your progress is assessed as you work through each area of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: work on residential and commercial properties.
Decorating operative: site-based painting and finishing work.
Maintenance painter: keeping buildings and facilities in good condition.
