Diploma Level 2 in Painting and Decorating

Previous painting and decorating experience or successful completion of the Foundation Painting and Decorating Programme (FCA). An initial assessment may be carried out prior to an offer of a place.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Theory and practical activities to cover 8 units.

• Health and Safety
• Scaffolding
• Preparation of surfaces
• Application of paints, brush, roller and spray
• Paper hanging to ceiling and walls
• Decorative effects, rag rolling, stenciling, marbling, graining
• Efficient working practices
• Relevant Key Skill in Literacy and Numeracy

Protecting/masking surfaces and storage of materials

NOTE: The course includes one externally set examination to cover the 8 units. Externally set Health and Safety test.

HOW WILL I LEARN?
Practical and Theory based assessments both in the classroom and workshop

Multi-choice examination paper

Course Hours
If you are aged under 19 you will attend for 21 hours per week. If you are aged over 19 you will attend 15 hours per week.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
Further study e.g. NVQ Level 2 Painting and Decorating, progress to the Diploma Level 3 course or employment within the industry.

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 2 years PD777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC