Level 2 Technical in Painting and Decorating (Progression route)

This course is suitable if you have a keen interest in painting and decorating and have met the entry requirements.

You should have successfully completed an appropriate Level 1 qualification within the trade area, and have grade 3 GCSE or the equivalent in Maths and grade 2 or the equivalent in English. 

You will cover:

• 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

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.

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.

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

You can progress to a Level 3 Technical in Painting and Decorating as a full-time learner.  There is also the potential to enter an apprenticeship or employment in the construction industry.  If you pursue further studies, you will continue to develop your literacy and numeracy skills.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk