Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Ipswich. Classes run at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds level 2 painting and decorating qualification covers practical decorating techniques alongside health and safety and an introduction to the construction industry. You'll also work toward Functional Skills in English and Maths. At 445 hours, it's an intensive painting and decorating course that gives you solid grounding for employment or an apprenticeship.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Painting & Decorating.
What you will learn
You'll practise painting techniques, including painting panel doors
You'll learn health and safety principles for construction environments
You'll gain an introduction to the construction industry and how it operates
You'll develop personal and social skills through dedicated development sessions
You'll build employability skills and explore independent living
You'll work toward Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based, practical sessions at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre. Tuition covers hands-on decorating work alongside theory covering construction and health and safety. The course also includes personal development and employability sessions. There may be opportunity for work experience. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating is the right fit for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: how to become a painter and decorator after completing this qualification
Decorator's labourer: entry-level site support while building further experience
Maintenance operative: painting and general upkeep in housing or facilities
Construction labourer: broad site work across trades
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.
Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating: combine on-the-job training with further qualifications and earn while you learn.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in related trades such as plastering or tiling, if you want to broaden your construction skills.
