Course Overview

This qualification focuses on real workplace performance rather than classroom learning. You will be assessed on-site while carrying out your daily tasks, making it ideal for working professionals and beginners alike.

What You Will Learn

Throughout the course, you will gain practical skills such as:

• Surface preparation techniques

• Applying paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment

• Wallpapering and decorative finishes

• Working with different materials and coatings

• Understanding health and safety practices

• Interpreting job specifications and drawings

• Maintaining tools and equipment

Course Benefits

• ✔ Nationally recognized qualification

• ✔ 100% practical assessment – no written exams

• ✔ Enhances your professional credibility

• ✔ Helps you qualify for a CSCS Card

• ✔ Increases job opportunities and earning potential

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Beginners entering the painting and decorating trade

• Labourers looking to gain formal qualifications

• Experienced decorators without certification

• Self-employed professionals wanting to boost credibility

Assessment Process

• Assessment is conducted at your workplace

• A qualified assessor evaluates your skills on-site

• Evidence is collected through a work portfolio

• Focus is on real performance, not theory exams

Duration

The duration depends on your experience level:

• Typically completed within 4 to 8 weeks

Career Opportunities

After completing NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating, you can work as:

• Painter and Decorator

• Interior Finisher

• Maintenance Technician

• Self-Employed Contractor