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.
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| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| A/615/1609 | Erecting 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/615/2209 | Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace UNIT ENDORSEMENTS One of the following endorsements required: Decorative finishing Industrial painting | 2 |
| T/615/2210 | Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace UNIT ENDORSEMENTS One of the following endorsements required: Decorative finishing Industrial painting | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| A/615/1609 | Erecting 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/615/2209 | Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace UNIT ENDORSEMENTS One of the following endorsements required: Decorative finishing Industrial painting | 2 |
| T/615/2210 | Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace UNIT ENDORSEMENTS One of the following endorsements required: Decorative finishing Industrial painting | 2 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A/615/2212 | Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in the workplace UNIT ENDORSEMENTS One of the following endorsements required: Air spray Airless spray | 2 |
| J/615/2214 | Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner in the workplace | 2 |
| L/615/2215 | Applying 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/615/2216 | Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the workplace | 3 |
| Unit Ref. | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| M/508/6537 | Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace | 1 |
| T/508/6538 | Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace | 2 |
| Y/508/6533 | Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace | 2 |
| A/615/1609 | Erecting 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/615/2209 | Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace UNIT ENDORSEMENTS One of the following endorsements required: Decorative finishing Industrial painting | 2 |
| T/615/2210 | Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace UNIT ENDORSEMENTS One of the following endorsements required: Decorative finishing Industrial painting | 2 |
| T/615/2225 | Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or restoration projects in the workplace UNIT ENDORSEMENTS One of the following endorsements required: Painted interiors Painted exteriors | 3 |
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.