LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN PAINTING AND DECORATING
Entry Requirements
Completion of Level 1 Certificate in
Painting and Decorating.
Description
This is a one year
course designed to give students a Level 2 qualification in painting and
decorating, providing the knowledge, skills and understanding required to
gain employment, or progress to a Level 3 qualification.
Course
Content
Students will be given instruction, guidance and
encouragement to practise and develop the skills necessary to achieve the
award. The course covers a wide range of subjects including:
201
Safe working practices
202 Information, quantities and communicating
with others
203 Building methods and construction technology
218
Erect and dismantle access and working platforms
219 Preparation of
surfaces
220 Application of paint systems by brush and roller
221
Apply standard papers to walls and ceilings
222 Production of
specialist decorative finishes
223 Apply paint systems using HULP spray
equipment
Attendance of at least 85% is necessary in order to
complete the course.
It is expected that all students will enter for
the qualification.
Method of Assessment
The course is
continuously assessed with some external assessment and testing through
written and practical assignments/tests.
Key Skills
All
students will participate in timetabled sessions designed to enhance
skills in Communication and Application of Number. Students will receive
separate certificates on successful completion of the programme.
Other
Studies (enhancement)
Students may also choose to study for a GCSE
to increase their qualifications, or to resit a previous GCSE subject to
improve a grade. To enhance employment opportunities the course may also
have additional qualifications built into the programme.
Other
Activities
Students may be required to participate in a work
experience programme as an integral part of the course, where this is
appropriate.
Progression
This course is a recognised route
into a full-time Level 3 course, employment or an Apprenticeship via a
Training Agency.
Fees
Tuition and registration fees are free
for students aged 16-18 as at 31 August 2009 for the course period.
Students aged 19+ as at 31 August 2009 will be required to pay the fees
below. You are required to pay a tuition fee for each year of study. All
fees are due at the time of your enrolment. Costs may vary for
international students, please ask for details.
Equipment Charge
Students
will be required to purchase PPE (boots and overalls) and equipment which
is essential for the course and these can be purchased directly from an
approved college supplier. Order forms will be provided during the
enrolment period. The approximate cost is £75.
Consumable Items
Students
will be required to purchase general stationery items.
