Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. This makes it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll cover the core skills of the trade: surface preparation, paint application, wallpapering, and working safely on site. The course runs to 400 hours in total. It's a level 2 painting and decorating qualification recognised across the construction industry, and a solid foundation if you're working toward a career as a painter and decorator. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Technical Certificate in Painting and Decorating
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces correctly for painting and decorating work.
You'll apply paint, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
You'll hang wallpaper and other wall coverings accurately.
You'll work safely and follow health and safety requirements on site.
You'll select and use the right tools and materials for each job.
You'll understand colour theory and how to match and mix colours.
You'll work to industry standards for finish quality and surface preparation.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on work at St Helens College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed against the City and Guilds Technical Certificate standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College 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 operative: general upkeep including painting tasks.
Self-employed decorator: run your own painting and decorating business.
Shopfitter: interior fit-out work including decorative finishes.
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 painting and decorating skills.
CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme): not a qualification, but a card most sites require - your Level 2 Certificate supports your application.
