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Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

at Leeds College of Building, Leeds · college

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Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This painting & decorating course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in painting & decorating. For 2026-27 this course is for learners aged 16-18. On this course you will have the opportunity to study the following: How to use painting and decorating tools and equipment. How to apply various oil/water based paints to different surfaces including windows, doors, ceilings and walls. How to use different types of access equipment safely e.g. ladders and towers. How to prepare different backgrounds ready to apply decorative finishes including wallpaper, paint and decorative effects. How to apply various types of wall coverings including free match, patterned and embossed papers. How to correctly apply decorative finishes such as marbling and graining, sponge stippling, stencilling and broken colour.

What you need to get on

Please check linked course page for details.

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

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