Level 2 Technical in Painting and Decorating (Direct entry route)
This programme will help you develop the skills required to enter a specific trade within the construction industry.
Course Summary

Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable if you have a keen interest in painting and decorating and have met the entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
- GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) or higher in Mathematics
- GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) or higher in English
You will be required to attend an interview with a member of the construction team.
What will you learn?
Please note that, the content and course title may differ based on the government updates.
You will cover:
- Safe working practices
- Communication skills
- A range of surface preparation
- Applying different types of paints onto a range of different surfaces, including spraying
- Hanging different types of wallpaper onto walls and ceilings
- Working at height
- Decorative effects
Tutorial
You will meet with your tutor on a regular basis and will cover topics that are beneficial towards helping to make you more employable. You also have the benefit of receiving 1-1 sessions designed to guide you towards the highest achievement as is possible.
Work experience
You will be expected to complete a minimum number of work experience hours.
How will you learn?
You will learn on-site, in the classroom and in the practical workshop. There may be some requirement to complete work online, but this will be kept to a minimum.
While we make every endeavour to run programmes as advertised, we reserve the right to cancel those which do not enrol sufficient numbers to make them viable.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need to supply your own basic stationery, notebook, padlock, safety footwear, work trousers and safety glasses.
You will also be required to purchase a Derby College Group sweat shirt and polo shirt once you have started the course.
As you progress through the course, there is an expectation that you will purchase a basic tool kit once you are settled into your studies.
How will you be assessed?
A range of assessment methods will be used throughout the course:
- A portfolio of ongoing training and assessment in both practical and theory work, which will be graded for quality and content
- Synoptic assessment of both practical and theory within the first six months
- Final skills assessment which will be graded against set criteria
- Final knowledge assessment in the form of a multiple-choice exam
Where next?
You can advance to further qualifications or progress your career within the construction industry. Potential options may include:
- Apprenticeship
- Employment in the construction industry
- T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (entry criteria will apply)
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Course Information for Employers
Information for Employers
Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Painters and Decorators
£24364
Construction and Building Trades
£25394
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