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Painting and Decorating Diploma Level 2

at The Manchester College, MANCHESTER · college

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Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you’d like to follow a career path in the construction industry as a professional painter or decorator, then this Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating is the perfect place to begin, as you’ll develop a wide range of skills and knowledge specific to this sector. As a vocational qualification, you’ll be taking part in lots of hand-on, practical sessions, covering topics such as how to erect and dismantle the appropriate access equipment and working platforms, how to prepare surfaces for decoration and how to apply paint systems by brush and roller. You’ll also look at the application of foundation and plain papers, the production of specialist decorative finishes and how to effectively apply and create colour. The qualification is widely recognised in the construction industry and will set you on the path to a rewarding career as a painter or decorator. As well as learning essential skills for the trade, you’ll also get to develop your functional skills in English and maths.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Openshaw Campus

    Openshaw Campus Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2WH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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