Course Overview
This study programme will deepen your knowledge and skills in painting and decorating, and it will allow you to further develop your basic understanding of painting and decorating techniques.
You will learn key health and safety principles and practice specialist finishes for decorative work in our high-quality training facilities. This study programme builds on Level 1 learning and is a great stepping stone to an apprenticeship.
Core subject areas may include:
- Health, safety, and welfare
- Technical information, quantities, and communication
- Knowledge of construction technology.
Key practical skills and knoweldge may include:
- The erection and dismantling of access equipment and working platforms
- Preparation of surfaces for decoration
- Application of paint systems by brush and roller to complex areas
- Application of foundation and standard papers
- Production of specialist finishes for decorative work
- Application and creation of colour.
Assessment Methods
You are assessed through a series of practical projects in the workshop. Knowledge is assessed via written work produced in the classroom and end of unit multiple-choice exams.
Progression Options
On successful completion, you could progress to an industry recognised qualification of your choice, find employment, or secure an Apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
You need GCSEs in the 9 to 3 range, or other equivalent qualifications in English and maths. A relevant Level 1 qualification is an advantage. You will be invited to attend an interview to assess your suitability for the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
