Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating Level 2

Painters and decorators use a range of paint and wallpaper to enhance and protect a range of substrates.  These include plaster, brick, wood and metal.  They can work on both domestic and industrial projects, ranging from re-decorating houses to applying finishes to large industrial structures like metal framed buildings.

You need to have good communication skills and have a good eye for detail.  Being artistic or creative will also help you succeed.

At college you will learn how to:

• use painting and decorating tools and equipment safely
• apply a range of oil/water based paints to surfaces including ceilings. walls, windows, doors and metals
• use a range of access equipment safely e.g. ladders and platform scaffolding
• prepare different surfaces before applying different decorative finishes
• apply a range of wall coverings including free match, patterned papers and embossed
• produce decorative finishes such as marbling and graining, sponge stippling, stencilling and broken colour.

Entry Requirements

You should be aged 16 or over and ideally already be employed or have secured a work placement.  If not, we may be able to help, but there can be no guarantee of employment.

An initial assessment indicating that you are working at level 1 and are able to achieve a Level 1 or GCSE grade C in English Language and Maths.

Entry Requirements

You should be aged 16 or over and ideally already be employed or have secured a work placement.  If not, we may be able to help, but there can be no guarantee of employment.

An initial assessment indicating that you are working at level 1 and are able to achieve a Level 1 or GCSE grade C in English Language and Maths.