Painting & Decorating Level 2 Diploma
at Solihull College and University Centre, Solihull · university
What the college says
On this course you will learn the following: - Health & Safety- - Hanging- preparation and finish wallpapers- - Solvent-borne and water-borne finishes- - Expanding Specialist decorative effects- - Developing spraying techniques- - Good practice & links to the construction industry- - Preparation for the workplace- - Classroom based knowledge activities.
What you need to get on
Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating and Maths- English & IT studies at Level 1 or above.
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
Woodlands Campus
Auckland Drive, Smith's Wood, B36 0EY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Smith's Wood
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