Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painting & Decorating (Part-Time)

Course Overview

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (Construction) is an advanced, work-based qualification for experienced decorators who want to validate their skills at a higher professional standard. It focuses on confirming complex work activities, preparing surfaces, applying advanced decorative finishes, and maintaining safe and productive working practices. The qualification includes a range of mandatory and optional units that allow flexibility to suit different specialisms within the trade.

  • Entry Requirements

    Delegates must currently be working in a painting and decorating role, as assessment is workplace-based.

  • Summary of Outcomes

    Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities in more advanced trade roles, supervisory positions, or specialist decorative finishing pathways.

  • Course Modules

    Delegates must complete all mandatory units and at least one unit from each optional group.
    This course covers:
    Mandatory
    - Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
    - Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace
    - Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace
    - Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace
    - Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
    - Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace
    - Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace

    Optional A
    - Hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) in the workplace
    - Hanging non-standard width wallcoverings in the workplace

    Optional B
    - Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace
    - Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace
    - Hanging wallcoverings to complex surfaces in the workplace
    - Hanging wallcoverings (specialised paper) in the workplace

  • Method of Assessment

    This qualification is assessed via a portfolio of evidence.

Location

Locations across wales or in-house at your business

Course length

1 Year

Fee

£2750.00 – funding available, subject to eligibility

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