Painting and Decorating – Level 2

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Carlisle College Painting And Decorating 1

Length 35 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Painting and Decorating

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More about the course

This course provides the technical skills and knowledge you need to start your career in painting and decorating. Learn from time-served industry tutors who can teach you all you need to know about this in-demand industry. If you are practical, have attention to detail and take pride in your work, then a career as a successful painter and decorator could be the path for you.

The structure of the course provides you with a range of experiences relating to work settings and the opportunity to work in the local community in developing skills and knowledge.

You will learn to develop technical skills around the use of access equipment, preparation and application of surfaces and producing decorative colour effects. These areas of study will develop industry standard understanding and expectations of the skill set required to work consistently in the industry.

Entry requirements

GCSEs at grade 3 (D) and above in English and maths (or equivalent)

Level 1 Certificate in Painting and Decorating

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Painting and Decorating.

What will I learn?

Access of equipment
Preparation of surfaces for decoration
Principles of construction
Application of surface coatings
Application of papers to walls and ceilings
Producing decorative colour effects

How is the course taught?

Practical sessions in a fit-for-purpose workshop
Theory sessions in a classroom environment

How am I assessed?

Examinations
Practical synoptic assessments

Work experience opportunities

Students studying level 2 painting and decorating at Carlisle College will have the opportunities to benefit from employer set projects. We work with employers to develop industry standard projects and provide students with a platform to showcase their skills to local employers.

English and Maths

We make sure all students have the opportunity to enhance their skills and embed maths and English throughout the course. For example, mixing ratios of materials and measuring rooms.

Where can I progress?

On successful completion of this course you can progress into employment, or an apprenticeship.

Course costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.