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Diploma in Painting and Decorating L2

at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This qualification will support you in pursuing a career as a painter and decorator. The curriculum is matched to industry standards, with links to local employers and work placement opportunities. You will gain confidence in undertaking decorating projects which includes preparation to domestic and commercial work areas, protecting the surroundings as well as complex tasks creating and applying colour and paint systems using both brush and roller. Students can enrich their skills development, work towards their CSCS card, hear industry insight from guest speakers and attend site visits. Progression from this course could lead to an apprenticeship.

What you need to get on

Level 1 in painting and decorating or equivalent, English and maths GCSE Grade 4 or above an advantage but not essential

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Woodhouse Lane Campus

    Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland

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