Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover the core skills of the trade: preparing surfaces, applying paint and wallcoverings, and working safely on site. This painting and decorating qualification is awarded by City and Guilds, a name employers in construction know well. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll apply paint by brush, roller, and spray to interior and exterior surfaces.
You'll hang wallcoverings, including lining paper and patterned wallpaper.
You'll mix and match colours and select appropriate materials for different surfaces.
You'll work safely, following health and safety regulations on site.
You'll use and maintain tools and equipment correctly.
You'll read and interpret job specifications and work instructions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in workshops alongside classroom teaching. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate trade skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units. York College delivers this as a full-time daytime course, so you'll progress through both the practical and knowledge elements together across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College 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 level 2 painting and decorating course
Decorating operative - entry-level site work with a painting and decorating certificate
Interior decorator - residential and commercial decorating projects
Property maintenance operative - painting and decorating as part of a broader maintenance role
Self-employed decorator - running your own decorating business
Shopfitter - decorating and finishing work in retail fit-out
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.
Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating - combine work and study to build on your Level 2 Diploma in a paid role.
