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L2 Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship Standard

Apprenticeships are work-based courses which involve learning and gaining qualifications while working for
an employer. An apprentice works at the employer’s premises, gaining practical experience and skills while working towards a qualification which is relevant to their job.

Overview of the role – Working in domestic and commercial properties and undertaking the decoration and protection of buildings.

Painters and Decorators operate in domestic and commercial properties and undertake the decoration and protection of buildings. Properties include houses, schools, offices, hospitals factories and construction sites. Working internally or externally they work individually and/or as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent-borne paint coatings and wallcoverings. They have good knowledge of paint coatings and wallcoverings and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements. They are responsible for their own work achieving a high quality finish at the appropriate pace. They are good problem solvers and communicators and are able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades.

The knowledge, skills and behaviours for this role will be developed over the duration of the apprenticeship.
Maths and English will be embedded within the apprenticeship.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Learners will attend Doncaster College on a block release basis. A minimum of 6 hours per week will be spent on working towards the apprenticeship standard Apprentices will be supported by 1:1 meetings in the workplace by their dedicated Programme Tutor. Additional learning resources and information will be made available online to ensure a fully blended learning experience..

Assessment Method

All apprentices must undertake an independent end- point assessment which is a synoptic assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

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/year

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Construction and Building Trades

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/year

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Construction and Building Trades Supervisors

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/year

Construction and building trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in construction and building trades.

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 L2 Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship Standard
Adam

Adam

Level 2 Painting and Decorating

Student Voice

I’ve gained loads of skills that’ll help me in life and in starting my career as a full-time painter and decorator. College has been a great experience—everyone’s treated equally, and the staff are really friendly and supportive. I’d definitely recommend it.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

Any fees for a 19+ learner, where the company is a non-Apprenticeship Levy payer will be paid by the company.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

This apprenticeship has a typical duration of 36 months training period plus additional time to complete the end point assessment.

Study Mode

Wb

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Applications are open. Apply online in minutes.

Questions? Call 0800 358 7979 or email apprenticeshipsupport@dncolleges.ac.uk