As Painters and Decorators operate in domestic and commercial properties and undertake the decoration and protection of buildings, learners will be taught to prepare surfaces correctly, including applying primer and sealers, applying paints to all surfaces commonly found in the work environment, including timbers, metals, masonry and plaster surfaces. Learners will gain knowledge of legal and Health, Safety and welfare requirements to enable them to work on Construction sites. Learners will also be applying wallcoverings, both preparatory and finishing types to ceilings and walls and will complete to industry standard over the course duration. Learning to work individually and/or as part of a team is embedded into practical tasks to ensure they become responsible for their own work and focus on achieving a high-quality finish at an appropriate pace. Learners are encouraged to develop good problem-solving skills and become efficient communicators and will be able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades.
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What will I study?
Knowledge: ? Communicating appropriately and maintaining positive working relationships stakeholders and customers and associated trades. ? Laws and regulations that apply to their role including legislation, health & safety and on-site specific rules and requirements. ? The principles of decorating to give knowledge of problem solving and the different application methods on different substrates. Skills: ? Prepare differing surfaces using the correct techniques and materials. ? Apply principles of decorating to give practical experience of problem solving and the different application methods on different substrates. ? Apply both preparatory and finishing papers to industry standards.
Behaviours: ? How to put health and safety at the forefront of your work tasks. ? Consider the environment when using resources and carrying out processes. ? Take ownership of given work. ? Contribute to an inclusive and diverse culture. ? Seek development opportunities to maintain and improve and improve own working practices. ? Team focussed to achieve team goals.
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you have an interest in basic Painting skills and wish to gain a Level 2 qualification in Painting and Decorating.
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How is the course assessed?
? Online knowledge assessment. ? Face to face professional discussion. ? 2-day practical skills assessment.
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Knowledge
You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:
- Work hazards, safe working methods and appropriate safety requirements
- Most appropriate products and Use of colour in different settings
- techniques of application by brush, roller, pressure assisted roller and spray application.
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Skills
You will have the ability to:
- identify hazards and risks in The workplace ensuring a safe environment
- Select, Use, maintain and store, paint, tools, wallcoverings, spray equipment, steps, ladders and towers safely
- Use different application methods.
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Behaviours
What is required?
- responsibilities towards own and others safety in The workplace
- Attention to detail, quality and continuous improvement?
- Effective communication in a team, with clients or with management.?
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General info
Essential equipment required for classroom activities and assessments:
- Scientific calculator, pencils, coloured pencils, Black ink pens, ruler, maths set, rubber, coloured highlighters, A4 project book, A4 leaver arch folder, narrow post-it index.
- White bib and brace overall
- Safety boots
- Safety specs (clear)
- No-cut gloves
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Progression and Career Opportunities
This can lead to attending the Level 3 programme, which can then lead onto site management roles.
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Entry Requirements for new students
Level 2 apprenticeship - Math's and English GCSE grade 3-9 (or equivalent) required
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Admissions Process
There is no set start date for this apprenticeship. However, there are two ways become an apprentice at Northampton College:
- If you have secured employment with the view of becoming an apprentice, or if you are already employed and would like to join an Apprenticeship programme, please get in touch with us on 01604 734323 or email business.centre@northamptoncollege.ac.uk to register your interest.
- If you don?t have a job yet, you can view all our apprenticeship vacancies through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Each of these job openings are with trusted employers who are looking for an apprentice to join their team. You can click the button below to look through what?s currently on offer. Once you?ve found a vacancy you?re interested in, you will be taken to the National Apprenticeship Service website to begin your application for the role. In either case, we will support both you and your employer to ensure this is the right course for you.
