Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run full-time during the day at Newcastle College Southwark College. The course takes one year and covers the practical and technical skills you need to work as a painter and decorator. You'll study painting and decorating classes covering surface preparation, paint application, and decorative finishes. Fees apply for this course, though a reduction may be possible depending on your circumstances. Contact an adviser to find out what you could pay.
Who this course is for
For learners interested in Construction related disciplines
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding, and priming
You'll apply paint and coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
You'll hang wallpaper and other decorative wall coverings
You'll work with colour and pattern to achieve decorative finishes
You'll follow health and safety practices on construction sites
You'll read and interpret specifications and work instructions
You'll select and use the correct tools and materials for each task
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Tutors will assess your work against the City and Guilds standards throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark 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 in residential or commercial settings
Decorating operative. Entry-level site work for painting contractors
Property maintenance worker. Painting and finishing as part of a broader maintenance role
Self-employed decorator. Running your own painting and decorating business
Shopfitter. Decorative finishing work in retail and commercial fit-outs
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 for site work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach painting and decorating skills to others.
Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Combine work and study to build experience alongside your qualification.
