Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus. This full-time, daytime painting and decorating qualification covers the core skills of the trade, from surface preparation and paint application to wallpapering and decorative finishes. The course runs for around 600 hours. City and Guilds is the awarding body. Entry requirements are available on request; the centre will carry out an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Painting & Decorating L2 Dip E&T (ACF00YELF2 26/27LA) is based in the Painting & Decorating department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
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 other wall coverings accurately and neatly.
You'll work with a range of decorative finishes and specialist techniques.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to painting and decorating work.
You'll select and use the right tools and materials for each job.
You'll work to industry standards on a variety of surfaces and substrates.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a dedicated painting and decorating workshop, alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and assignments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills across the units, and your progress will be assessed by your tutor throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft 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.
Property maintenance worker: general upkeep including decorating tasks.
Self-employed decorator: run your own painting and decorating business.
Shopfitter: decorating and finishing work in retail fit-out projects.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the next step for decorators aiming to demonstrate full occupational competence and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach painting and decorating skills to others.
Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating: combine on-the-job training with further study while earning a wage.
