Painter & Decorator

IF YOU WORK AS A PAINTER & DECORATOR, THIS NVQ LEVEL 2 IS YOUR SUPER FAST ROUTE TO GETTING YOUR BLUE CSCS CARD

As a painter & decorator, your work could involve preparing surfaces and applying paint by brush to complex surfaces and hanging wall coverings such as standard paper and/or wide with vinyl.

We know that not all painters & decorators are involved in the same activities and there are different ways in which you can be assessed to prove your competency. This is why you will be allowed to choose a personalised route to complete and meet the criteria for the NVQ Level 2 Diploma.

Together with your assessor, you will decide on the easiest way of proving your work competency in:

• preparing surfaces for painting/decorating
• erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
• applying paint systems to complex surfaces by brush
• hanging standard paper wallcoverings
• hanging wide-width vinyls

We will also check via simple tasks your knowledge and competency in:

• working at heights
• using of drawings, power and hand tools to carry out the work
• maintaining good working relationships in the workplace
• confirming work activities and resources for the occupational work area