Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating

This programme is designed to give you a broad knowledge and understanding of the Construction Industry and to provide you with the technical skills training to achieve a level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating.

English and Maths GCSE and Science and ICT skills at grade 3 to enable progression.

This industry-recognised course is ideal for helping you gain employment in the decorating industry, either by starting up your own business or gaining an apprenticeship. Three quarters of your time will be spent in our purpose-built workshops which will aid you to develop your practical skills.

This course develops knowledge and skills in painting and decorating and covers the following skills:

• Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
• Preparing surfaces
• Applying paint systems by brush and roller
• Applying foundation and plain papers
• Producing specialist decorative finishes
• Applying and creating colour
• Principles of building construction, information, and communication.

You will have to undertake all units and study GCSE or Functional Skills in English and/or Maths if necessary.

Each unit will be assessed by end of unit multiple-choice tests supported with practical assessments throughout the year, together with an online multiple-choice knowledge test.

You must provide your own overalls, safety shoes, tools, classroom equipment and contribute to the cost of any additional enrichment activities.

If you are aged 19 or over materials fees of £40 are payable on enrolment.

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will have the option to progress to the Level 3 course in Painting & Decorating. An alternative option would be to go to do an apprenticeship with a Painting & Decorating company. We can help you with this option, please go to www.scg.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Students can enter local, national, and international competitions including the UK SkillBuild competition. Students at SCG have also taken part in the annual Graining and Marbling Olympics in Stoke, where they have previously gained 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 342346 or email admissions@scg.ac.uk