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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 3 NVQ Diploma
Painting And Decorating

This Level 3 NVQ Diploma is for those working in painting and decorating and want to prove their competence.
Home » Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing: Painting and Decorating (Construction) – (Painter and Decorator with Wallpaper or Vinyls)
Qualification information

Level 3 NVQ Diploma
Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Construction)

About This Qualification

Qualification title
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing: Painting and Decorating (Construction)

Occupation
Advanced Painting & Decorating

The Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting and Decorating NVQ L3 is for those working within painting & decorating and want to prove their competence at an advanced level to achieve the “Advanced Craft” Gold CSCS card.

L3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating

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.
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Duration: 2 to 3 visits

Location: On-site assessment and/or remote

Cost: Price on calling

Dates: On-site assessment

Accreditation: OFQUAL Certification

Occupation: Painting And Decorating

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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

Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all units.
Unit CodeTitleLevel
A/503/2772Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace3
M/503/2915Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace5
R/503/2924Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace3
A/615/1609Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace

Unit Endorsements:

The following endorsement is required (i.e. own area of work):

  • Decorative finishing

    Plus two of the following endorsements required:

  • Ladders/crawler boards
  • Step ladders/platform steps
  • Proprietary tower
  • Trestle platform
  • Mobile scaffold towers
  • Proprietary staging/podiums
  • 2
    A/615/2209Preparing surfaces for painting/decorating in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    The following endorsement is required (i.e. own area of work):

  • Decorative finishing
  • 2
    T/615/2210Applying paint systems by brush and roller in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    The following endorsement is required (i.e. own area of work):

  • Decorative finishing
  • 2
    M/508/6537Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace1
    Optional units
    Group A
    Candidates must complete one unit.
    Unit CodeTitleLevel
    Y/615/2217Hanging standard paper wallcoverings in the workplace3
    D/615/2218Hanging wide-width vinyls in the workplace3
    Group B
    Candidates must complete one unit.
    Unit CodeTitleLevel
    L/615/2215Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    The following endorsement is required (i.e. own area of work):

  • Decorative finishing

    Plus one of the following endorsements required:

  • Water-borne
  • Solvent-borne
  • 3
    H/615/2219Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    One of the following endorsements required:

  • Water-borne
  • Solvent-borne
  • 3
    Y/615/2220Producing and applying complex stencil designs in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    One of the following endorsements required:

  • Linear run work
  • Full wall work
  • 3
    Y/617/3732Hanging wallcoverings to complex surfaces in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    Three of the following endorsements required:

  • Sloping ceiling
  • Free-standing column
  • Free-standing pillar
  • Stairwell
  • Ceiling (above average span)
  • Alcove
  • Niche
  • Arch
  • Wall with internal and external angles
  • 3
    H/617/3734Hanging specialised paper wallcoverings in the workplace4
    K/617/3735Producing comb textured finishes in the workplace3
    T/617/3737Applying metal leaf to surfaces in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    One of the following endorsements required:

  • Loose leaf metal
  • Transfer metal
  • 3
    D/615/2221Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace2
    H/615/2222Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the workplace2
    K/615/2223Producing broken colour work in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    Two of the following endorsements required:

  • Rag-rolling
  • Bagging
  • Dragging
  • Brush or sponge stippling
  • Wiping-off relief surfaces
  • Colour washing
  • 2
    M/615/2224Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates in the workplace2
    A/617/3738Producing straight grained effects in the workplace2
    T/617/3740Producing quality replica grained finishes in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    Two of the following endorsements required:

  • Oak quarter sawn
  • Oak heartwood
  • Oak straight grain

    Plus two of the following endorsements required:

  • Mahogany heartwood
  • Mahogany straight grain
  • Mahogany feather cut
  • 4
    A/617/3741Producing marbling effects in the workplace2
    F/617/3742Producing quality replica marble finishes in the workplace

    Unit Endorsements:

    Two of the following endorsements required:

  • Carrara
  • Verte De Mer
  • Sienna
  • 3

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    A Level 3 NVQ in painting and decorating is a vocational qualification that recognises the skills and knowledge required to work as a skilled painter and decorator in the UK. It covers areas such as decorative finishing, industrial painting, and health and safety.

    Decorative finishing refers to the techniques used to create a decorative effect on a surface, such as walls or furniture. These techniques can include painting, wallpapering, stencilling, and other decorative treatments.

    Industrial painting involves the application of paint or protective coatings to large structures, such as buildings, bridges, or industrial equipment. The purpose of industrial painting is to protect the surfaces from corrosion, wear and tear, and other environmental factors.

    A Level 3 NVQ in painting and decorating involves both practical and theoretical training. Learners will gain hands-on experience in areas such as surface preparation, decorative finishes, and industrial painting, as well as learning about health and safety, communication, and customer service.

    A Level 3 NVQ in painting and decorating can lead to a range of career opportunities, including working as a skilled painter and decorator in a variety of settings, such as residential or commercial properties. It can also lead to opportunities in industrial painting, where protective coatings are applied to large structures. Some learners may choose to start their own painting and decorating business or progress to higher-level qualifications.

    Yes, you can be eligible for the CSCS Gold Skilled Worker card, as long as you have completed the specified health and safety test within 2 years of applying for the card.

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