Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Halifax. Classes run full-time at Francis St Calderdale College during the day. This is a focused route into the trade, covering the core skills employers look for in a painter and decorator. The course runs to 432 hours of classroom-based painting and decorating classes. You'll work toward a City and Guilds Level 2 painting and decorating qualification, covering surface preparation, paint application, and decorative techniques.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll apply paint and coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
You'll hang wallpaper and apply other decorative wall coverings.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety requirements.
You'll use and maintain tools and equipment correctly.
You'll identify and select the right materials for different surfaces and finishes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and knowledge-based tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out decorating work to a set standard, as well as your understanding of materials, techniques, and safe working practices.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator. Entry-level work in residential and commercial settings.
Decorating operative. Site-based painting work for contractors.
Maintenance painter. Ongoing decorating work within facilities teams.
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 skills to others.
CSCS Card. Not a qualification, but a requirement on most construction sites. Your Level 2 Diploma supports your application for the relevant card.
