Construction (Craft) Decorative Occupations (Painting and Decorating) Apprenticeship

Construction (Craft) Decorative Occupations (Painting and Decorating) Apprenticeship

• Duration:
  Usually over 2 years
• Start At:
  Flexible
• Level of Study:
  Intermediate
• Attendance:
  One day per week is the minimum requirement, to support the ICA theory and practical training.

Construction (Craft) Decorative Occupations (Painting and Decorating) Apprenticeship
Content This training will develop practical and theoretical skills and knowledge to allow candidates to demonstrate a level of competence and be assessed so that they meet National Standards at NVQ level 2, providing opportunity to develop practical skills needed with the trade area covering such aspects as, health and safety, move and handle resources, erect and dismantle working platforms, surface preparation, applying paint systems by brush or roller, wall coverings, coving and decorative effects Assessment Candidates will be assessed through the use of examinations, practical and theory assignments. Completion of a portfolio of evidence from assessment within the workplace will be required to complete the NVQ. Progression
Once complete candidates can progress onto an Advanced Apprenticeship

Framework

• Technical Certificate - An appropriate Level 2 award such as the Intermediate Construction Award (ICA) in Painting and Decorating
• Key Skills - Application of Number Level 1 and Communication Level 1
• NVQ Level Qualification - An appropriate NVQ such as, (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry)
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Application Form
You can download an apprenticeship application form here. Please complete all relevant parts and return it to:

Entry Requirement
Although there are no formal qualifications required for entry, it is recommended that candidates have the ability to study at GCSE standard and have completed Maths or English based subjects or have achieved the FCA basic Introductory Course in Construction. Candidates will require an interview and complete a skills assessment set by the Construction Industrial Training Board. Candidates must be in current employed within the painting and decorating industry.