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Painting & Decorating Diploma

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull timePart time

What the college says

Whether you are a recent school-leaver or an adult, this course will give you intermediate skills as a painter and decorator. Our fully equipped painting and decorating workshops provide the perfect setting for your development, and our tutors will use their wealth of industry experience to help you become competent in this trade. Throughout the course you will also have the opportunity to showcase your skills at a number of events, including the Skill Build competition, and benefit from a possible apprenticeship through the fantastic links we have with local employers. You will also have the opportunity to work on college projects with external companies through our dedicated renovations team.

What you need to get on

You�ll need to have completed the Diploma in Painting & Decorating Level 1 or to have some relevant site experience which would need to be demonstrated to the tutor.

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

  • Technology Centre

    Fordrough Lane Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA

    EveningClassroom based
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  • Longbridge Construction Centre

    South and City College Birmingham 4 Devon Way, Longbridge, B31 2TS

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Longbridge
  • 7 September 2026 · Longbridge
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham

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