This decorating qualification is for learners interested in continuing a career, within the very varied, vibrant, and creative Painting and Decorating industry.

A one year, full-time, Level 2 diploma covering all the skills and knowledge required to gain the qualification. These skills include Painting, Wallpapering, Stencilling, Glazing, Marbling, Graining, Broken Colour Effects, Roller Work, HVLP Spraying, Colour Schemes, Using and Erecting Access Equipment. The decorating course is broken up into eight units and a final phase test. 1001 Health and Safety 2002 Communication 2003 Building Methods 2019 Preparing Surfaces 2020 Applying Paint 2021 Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2022 Specialist Decorative Finishes 2023 HVLP Spraying 2024 Access Equipment

Course options

Code

C4G102P

Level

Level 2

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Gravesend

Duration

1 Year

Starting

7/09/2026

Ending

18/06/2027


  • What qualification will I gain?

    NOCN L2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Painting and Decorating (Diploma)

  • Entry Requirements

    Construction Skills Level 1 Decorating Diploma

  • What progression options will I have?

    Apprenticeship, Full time Employment

  • What costs are involved?

    Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - ?1650 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): ?130

    Other Costs (payable by all students): ?25 Material fee contribution

    This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.

  • How will I be assessed?

    Portfolio, end of unit tests, online exam covering all topics and 3 practical synoptic assessment tests