Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Growth Company Education and Skills, based at Trafford Park, with daytime sessions spread over 24 weeks. There are no formal entry requirements; you'll complete an initial assessment and interview so the centre can plan your learning. The course covers surface preparation, brush and roller techniques, wallpapering, spray systems, specialist decorative finishes, and health and safety in construction. It suits anyone who wants to fit a painting and decorating qualification around other commitments.
Who this course is for
This Level 2 qualification provides learners with a range of painting and decorating skills and knowledge. Learners will also develop an understanding of the health and safety requirements for working in the construction industry, and the industry itself.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements however, learners will need to complete an initial assessment and interview.
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for decoration across a range of settings
You'll apply paint systems using brushes and rollers
You'll use high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray equipment for water-borne paint systems
You'll apply standard papers to ceilings and walls
You'll produce specialist decorative finishes
You'll erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms safely
You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and welfare requirements in construction
You'll read technical information and calculate quantities for decorating work
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Trafford Park. Assessment is against performance and knowledge statements drawn from National Occupational Standards for painting and decorating. The nine mandatory units are assessed through practical demonstration and knowledge-based tasks, covering everything from surface preparation and paint application to safe use of access equipment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Growth Company Education and Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: residential and commercial painting and finishing work
Decorating operative: new-build housing and refurbishment projects
Industrial painter: structural steel, bridges, and industrial buildings
Site operative (decorating): working as part of a construction team
Self-employed decorator: running your own painting and decorating business
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the next step for painters wanting to take on more complex work and supervisory roles, and a route toward 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 (Health and Safety test): not a qualification, but essential for working on most construction sites in the UK.
