Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to work as a painter and decorator. The course covers surface preparation, paint application, wallpapering, and decorative finishes. This level 2 painting and decorating qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
Our Decorating and Design courses are ideal for you if you want to become a skilled craftsperson and to train for a career in decorating.Decorating and Design is one of the most rewarding trades to join, and our facilities at West Suffolk College will enable you to gain all the knowledge required for a great start in this industry. This course will provide you with the skills to transform rooms from shabby environments into the dream homes we all want to live in.You will develop a range of skills in preparing and applying paints, wallpapering and decorating effects such as stencilling or colour effects, combined with the practical aspects of Interior Design.
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll apply paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
You'll hang wallpaper and apply decorative wall coverings.
You'll work with a range of interior and exterior finishes.
You'll follow health and safety practices on site.
You'll read and interpret job specifications and work instructions.
You'll select and use the correct tools and materials for each task.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the college's workshop facilities, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written assignments and tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to show what you can do.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: working on residential and commercial properties.
Interior decorator: specialist decorative finishes and design-led work.
Maintenance painter: keeping buildings and facilities in good condition.
Shopfitter: painting and finishing retail and commercial interiors.
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 in the future.
CSCS Card: not a qualification, but you'll need one to work on most construction sites. Your Level 2 Diploma supports your application.
