Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Painting & Decorating for Adults
Course Code: P260805
Key Information
Course type:
Apprenticeships
Campus:
North Harbour Campus
Start Date:
Flexible
Duration:
Flexible
Attendance:
One day a week
Fees:
Free

Get your painting and decorating skills on point and learn how to work on refurbishing a room to working on new build housing projects, on this Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Painting and Decorating at City of Portsmouth College.
This apprenticeship, taught at North Harbour Campus, is ideal for those who are interested in the industry, and possibly working in domestic and commercial properties. You'll be required to gather on-site evidence through the duration of the course, and attend College one day a week for practical and theory delivery.
The apprenticeship will cover the following knowldge and skills in painting and decorating:
- preparing decorative finishes
- health and safety
- erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
- applying paint systems by brush and roller
- applying foundation and plain papers
- producing specialist decorative finishes
- applying and creating colour.
To be accepted on to this apprenticeship programme you will need both maths and Engslish at grade 2 or above, or Functional Skills Level 1.
You will be required to attend College at our North Harbour Campus. College attendance is one day per week.
It is a government requirement for you to spend a minimum of six hours per week of your apprenticeship working towards your off-the-job learning, which can consist of College attendance, homework/coursework, projects related to work, employer training, mentoring and coaching, plus a range of other tasks.
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll need to gather work-based evidence and submit this work onto your e-portfolio system, Onefile. Your evidence will then be assessed by your lecturer and feedback will be provided.
It is important for you to take ownership of your own learning by seeking oppportunities to gain new skills on the job with your employer. Learning in College will be delivered through a mixture of practical delivery and application and theoretical knowledge which will help build your knowledge, skills and behaviours. You will also be required to complete independent study and research.
Your final grade will be determined in the endpoint assessment, by a collective performance in these three areas:
- online knowledge-based tests
- practical skills test
- professional discussion (to demonstrate that you can apply a broad range of knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the standard).
You could progress to a higher level Apprenticeship Standard, or progress into full-time work.
Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Painting & Decorating for Adults
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