Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. This painting and decorating course runs for 42 weeks and covers the practical and technical skills used in the trade. You'll learn surface preparation, paint application, and decorative techniques across a range of materials and settings. The level 2 painting and decorating qualification is awarded by City and Guilds, one of the most recognised names in construction trades.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
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 papers.
You'll work safely, following health and safety regulations on site.
You'll use and maintain tools and equipment correctly.
You'll identify and select the right materials for different surfaces and jobs.
You'll understand colour theory and how to achieve consistent finishes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate skills directly, with knowledge-based tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. City College Plymouth delivers this as full-time daytime study across 42 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: working on residential and commercial properties.
Decorating operative: site-based painting work for construction contractors.
Maintenance painter: keeping buildings in good condition for housing associations or facilities teams.
Self-employed decorator: running your own painting and decorating business.
Shopfitter or interior fit-out operative: decorating retail and commercial interiors.
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 in the future.
CSCS Green Labourer Card: available while you complete your Level 2, giving you site access during training.
