Painting & Decorating Apprenticeships

Below is an overview of the Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship, outlining the qualifications you will achieve and the units and vocational areas you will cover throughout your training as well as other important information such as course duration and funding.

Apprenticeship

Qualifications
  • Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating
  • NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations
  • Diploma in Painting & Decorating (Technical Certificate)
  • Key Skill Application of Number Level 1
  • Key Skill Communication Level 1
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Units covered Mandatory units include:

  • Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
  • Preparing surfaces for painting/decorating in the workplace
  • Applying paint systems by brush and roller in the workplace
  • Stack and store resources
  • Conform to workplace safety
  • Conform to efficient working practices

Optional units include

  • Hanging standard paper wallcoverings in the workplace
  • Hanging wide width vinyls in the workplace
  • Installing coving, centre pieces and texture products in the workplace
Entry requirements Although there are no formal entry requirements, all learners must have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification. All learners entering the Apprenticeship programme will undertake an initial assessment.
Who is it for? The Apprenticeship is aimed at learners who are first time entrants into the construction industry who are carrying out painting and decorating tasks on a regular basis.
Cost
Aged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19-24

Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details.

Aged 25 and over

Total People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 25 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme. For more information please contact us on 01606 734000 or email info@totalpeople.co.uk
Duration 24 months
Start date Usually September each year but Learners may start a Diploma at any time by agreement between Total People and employer.
Assessment method A full NVQ Diploma portfolio covering all necessary units will be completed in the workplace through a variety of assessment methods including:

  • Direct observation of the learner carrying out tasks
  • Witness testimonies
  • Photographic evidence
  • Written observations
Personal qualities The learner should be physically fit, able to work outside and have basic communication and numerical skills.
Further progression
  • Advanced Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating

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