| Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship Level 2 | |
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| Type: | Apprenticeship |
| Entry Requirements: | You should be aiming for at least 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and/or mathematics. These requirements may alter dependent upon the needs of the employer. If you don't quite achieve the entry criteria though don't worry, we can discuss your options. If you have not achieved a Grade 4 in English Language and/or mathematics you will be required to achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths as part of your Apprenticeship. |
Course Overview
This occupation requires precision and care at all levels, and is essential to both trade and domestic construction sectors. With a wide range of career paths, from business owner to heritage restorer this Apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to get started within this vital sector.
Working internally or externally you will work individually and/or as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent-borne paint coatings and wallcoverings. You will gain a strong knowledge of paint coatings and wallcoverings and be able to understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements. You will need to be a good problem solver and communicator and be able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades.
What will I learn?
• Identifying the most appropriate products and use of colour in different settings.
• Understanding the principles of costing, pricing and budgeting.
• Working to allocated times and schedules for the project.
• Identifying hazards/risks in the workplace ensuring a safe environment is maintained.
• Selecting, using, maintaining and storing, paint, tools, wallcoverings, spray equipment, steps, ladders and towers safely.
• Recommending appropriate products for differing scenarios and sectors.
• Identifying and rectifying common surface coating and wall covering problems.
• Specialist decorative techniques for example, graining, marbling and gilding.
How will the course be assessed?
• A range of assessment methods are used throughout the programme to ensure apprentices are ready to enter the workplace. These include progress meetings, assignments, practical observations in the workplace, portfolio completion and an externally validated end point assessment.
• Industry standard painting and decorating workshop.
• Dedicated Construction Centre
Materials and other information
• Expert Trainer Assessors with vast industry experience providing continuous support throughout the programme.
• Strong employer links with opportunities within companies such as Bell Group and Bryan Lee.
• Employers have worked to co-create the programme making it highly industry relevant.
Progression and Careers
• Painter
• Decorator
• Heritage Restoration
• Self-employed Painter and Decorator
• Construction Site Supervisor
• Industrial Painter/Decorator
• Trainer/Lecturer
