Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating

Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship Framework

The table below shows all the elements that are required to achieve the Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship Framework. Apprentices must successfully achieve all the elements before an Apprenticeship Certificate is awarded by the Sector Skills Council - Construction Skills.

Apprenticeship

NVQ 2 in Decorative Occupations

Skills and topics include preparation of surfaces, removal and replacement of components, application of paints by brush and roller, hanging of standard wallpapers, working platforms, efficient working practices and health and safety. Site generated evidence is essential for the successful completion of the programme.

 

Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

  • Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
  • Carry out safe working practices in construction
  • Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
  • Information, quantities and communicating with others
  • Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
  • Building methods and construction technology
  • Know how to prepare surfaces for decoration
  • Prepare surfaces for decoration
  • Know how to apply paint systems by brush and roller
  • Apply paint systems by brush and roller
  • Know how to apply standard papers to walls and ceilings
  • Apply standard papers to walls and ceilings
  • Know how to produce specialist decorative finishes
  • Produce specialist decorative finishes
  • Know how to apply water-borne paint systems using high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray equipment
  • Apply water-borne paint systems using high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray equipment
  • Know how to erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms
  • Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms

Key/Functional Skills Communication level 1

Key/Functional Skills Application of Number Level 1

Health & Safety

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