Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Holloway Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and/or Maths, to join. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers surface preparation, paint application, wallpapering, specialist finishes, and working safely at height. It builds on existing experience in the trade and covers both interior and exterior decorating work. Assessed through City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
If you already have some experience in painting and decorating skills and want to extend your learning, this is the course for you!A diverse and satisfying trade in high demand, the job varies from applying paint, wallpaper and finishes to internal and external surfaces. Working in the trade, you could find yourself decorating brand new buildings, restoring and refurbishing existing properties, working for a contractor or starting your own business!The course allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills required as a painter and decorator.
Entry requirements
You will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, one of them must be English and/or Math.
What you will learn
You'll apply paint systems by brush and roller to complex surfaces
You'll prepare surfaces for decoration, including interior and exterior areas
You'll hang standard wallpapers on walls and ceilings
You'll produce specialist and decorative finishes
You'll erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms safely
You'll create and apply colour schemes
You'll understand building construction principles and how to read construction information
You'll follow health, safety, and welfare requirements on construction sites
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is through multiple choice tests, end-of-unit practical assessments, and external exams set by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed on both your practical skills and your knowledge of decorating principles throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Holloway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator. Work for a contractor or run your own business.
Residential decorator. Refurbish and redecorate homes and properties.
Commercial decorator. Work on new-build and commercial sites across London.
Heritage and restoration decorator. Specialist work on older or listed buildings.
Self-employed decorator. Take on private clients and manage your own work.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 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 or train others in the trade.
CSCS Card. Once qualified, you can apply for a CSCS card to work on larger construction sites across the UK.
