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Free Level 2 Preparation and Application of Paint Systems Course in Ipswich – TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre

CostFREE
Duration100 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Preparation and Application of Paint Systems Course in Ipswich. Classes run at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. The course covers painting techniques, surface preparation, health and safety in construction, and an introduction to the construction industry. You'll also work toward Functional Skills in English and Maths. The preparation and application of paint systems classes run for around 100 hours in total. This level 2 preparation and application of paint systems qualification is open to young people aged 16 to 18, or aged 19 to 24 with a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

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 and Decorating.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise surface preparation techniques before applying paint systems.
  • You'll learn how to paint a panel door correctly.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and safety in the construction industry.
  • You'll gain an introduction to how the construction industry works.
  • You'll build employability skills through personal and social development sessions.
  • You'll have the opportunity to gain work experience in a relevant setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre, combining practical hands-on tasks with taught knowledge. Assessment is based on the work you produce and demonstrate during the course. You'll also take part in personal development and employability sessions alongside the core painting and decorating content.

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: applying paint systems in residential and commercial settings.
  • Decorating labourer: supporting painting teams on construction sites.
  • Property maintenance operative: carrying out painting and minor repairs.
  • Construction operative: entry-level site work across trades.

What you could study next

A natural next step is a Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, which goes deeper into decorating techniques and trade knowledge. From there, a painting and decorating apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn and work toward a Level 3 NVQ, which many employers look for in fully qualified decorators. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, if not already completed, strengthens applications for further training and employment.

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