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Painting and Decorating - Level 2 Diploma

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Aimed at School Leavers. The course will cover the following topics: Health, safety and welfare in construction, Principles of building construction, information and communication, Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms, Preparing surfaces for decoration, Applying paint systems by brush and roller to complex areas, Applying standard papers to walls and ceilings, Producing specialist finishes for decorative work, Creating and applying colour. The practical work you will undertake will prepare you for real life situations. You will complete out of college projects designed to support the community and allow you to gain valuable experience on site.

What you need to get on

Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.

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

  • Riverside College Kingsway Campus

    RIVERSIDE COLLEGE. Kingsway Campus Kingsway, WIDNES, WA8 7QQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WIDNES

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