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Painting & Decoration Level 2

Stoke on Trent College

Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 1
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
Stoke on Trent College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Details

This course builds on your basic decorating skills and prepares you for work as a professional painter and decorator. You’ll learn how to prepare surfaces, use specialist techniques, apply paint to complex areas, and hang wall coverings to a high standard. You’ll also cover how to mix exact colours and create decorative finishes used in real-world settings. Most of your time will be spent in the workshop developing practical skills with industry standard tools and materials. You’ll also study important theory in the classroom, including building construction principles, site safety, communication in construction, and workplace health and welfare. This course is ideal if you’re aiming to work in domestic, commercial, or industrial decorating – or if you want to eventually run your own decorating business. It’s also a great next step if you’re planning to move into further training or secure an Apprenticeship. If you’re practical, detail-focused, and ready to build on your painting and decorating skills, this course is a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the trade.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 2 GCSEs grade 2 or 2 GCSEs at grade 1 along with successful interview prior to enrolment along with completion of Level 1 Painting and Decorating.

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