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CITB Funding update

If you are CITB levy-registered, you can benefit from being part of an Employer Network or accessing the CITB Skills and Training fund

  • Employer Networks - This NVQ can be 70% funded under Employer Network
  • CITB Skills and Training Fund - Cost neutral utilising the CITB skills and training fund and CITB short qualification grant

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NVQ

Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Painting And Decorating

Candidates need to be experienced and have sufficient knowledge to complete the assessment and carrying out the Decorative Occupations works specific for the preferred pathway(s).
Home » Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) – (Painter and Decorator, Industrial Painter, Heritage Painter)
Qualification information

Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Decorative Finishing And Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)

About This Qualification

Qualification title
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)

Occupation
Industrial Painter & Decorator

The level 2 painting and decorating NVQ is for those working within painting & decorating and want to prove their competence. This NVQ has 3 pathways: painter, industrial painter, and heritage painter.

Holding a ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) demonstrates to employers and industry peers that the individual has the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively in the decorative finishing and industrial painting sector of the construction industry.

painting and decorating level 2 nvq

Eligible For Grant & Funding

This NVQ is eligible to claim the CITB Short Qualification Grant. If you are a CITB-registered employer and up-to-date with your Levy returns, then £600 can be claimed upon completion of the NVQ.
On this page

Duration: 2 to 3 visits

Location: On-site assessment and/or remote

Cost: Price on calling

Dates: On-site assessment

Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification

Occupation: Painter And Decorator, Painter And Decorator Industrial

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Success Rate

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Delegates completed their NVQs with us in 2024

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Eligible for CITB Short Qualification Grant

Qualification Structure

To achieve the qualification, candidates must complete the six mandatory units plus the required mandatory or optional units from one of the pathways.

Candidates may complete any of the additional units, but these will not count towards the qualification.

Mandatory Units
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2
Y/508/6533Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace2
A/615/1609Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work):
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting

Plus two of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler/boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2
A/615/2209Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2
T/615/2210Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2

Candidates must complete 6 Mandatory units, plus 1 Optional unit. Candidates may also complete any of the Additional Units but these will not count towards the qualification.
Mandatory Units
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2
Y/508/6533Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace2
A/615/1609Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work):
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting

Plus two of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler/boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2
A/615/2209Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2
T/615/2210Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2
Optional Units
Candidates must complete ONE unit.
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
A/615/2212Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Air spray
Airless spray
2
J/615/2214Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner in the workplace2
L/615/2215Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting

Plus one of the following endorsements required:
Water-borne
Solvent-borne
3
R/615/2216Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the workplace3

Candidates must complete 7 Mandatory units. Candidates may also complete any of the Additional Units listed but these will not count towards the qualification.
Mandatory Units
Unit Ref.TitleLevel
M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1
T/508/6538Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace2
Y/508/6533Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace2
A/615/1609Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work):
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting

Plus two of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler/boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2
A/615/2209Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2
T/615/2210Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2
T/615/2225Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or restoration projects in the workplace

UNIT ENDORSEMENTS

One of the following endorsements required:
Painted interiors
Painted exteriors
3

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this NVQ? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Level 2 NVQ in Painting and Decorating is a qualification for individuals who work or want to work in the painting and decorating industry. It is designed to assess a person's competence in the job role and covers various aspects of decorative finishing and industrial painting and decorating.

There are no specific entry requirements for the Level 2 NVQ in Painting and Decorating, but it is recommended that candidates have some previous experience or training in the industry.

The Level 2 NVQ in Painting and Decorating covers various topics such as preparing surfaces for decoration, applying paint systems by brush and roller, applying wallcoverings, and applying specialist finishes.

The Level 2 NVQ in Painting and Decorating is assessed through observation of practical tasks in the workplace, written assignments, and professional discussion.

The Level 2 NVQ in Painting and Decorating can lead to employment in the painting and decorating industry, as well as progression to further qualifications and training.

Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Blue Skilled Workers card, as long as you have completed the relevant Operative Health and Safety Test within 2 years of applying for the card. Please contact our team for further CSCS experienced and trainee card information.

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