Student Handbook 2024/25
Painting and Decorating (Level 2 Apprenticeship)
City and Guilds
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Springtown
Course Modules
- Level 2 diploma in Painting and Decorating 6707-23
- Level 2 NVQ in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) Painter 6572-21
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
GCSE Maths and English at Grade D or above/equivalent Ess.Skills. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to an additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. Applicants that require Essential skills must have written consent from their employer that they will be released during the day from work to attend these classes as they may be run on a different day to normal vocational class. PT evening ICT classes @nwrc available prior to September 2025.ROI Requirements
Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O5 or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to an additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. Applicants that require Ess. skills must have written consent from their employer that they will be released during the day from work to attend these classes as they may be run on a different day to normal vocational class. PT evening ICT classes @nwrc available prior to September 2025.Work Placement
You are employed so you attend NWRC 1 day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and you will also be assessed on site by NWRC Assessor. You may also be required to attend college on days outside of the normal class day should Ess. skills be required.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - Students to provide their own PPE required for workshop activities safety boots & overalls
What's Next?
Further Study
On successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship it is possible to progress to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Painting & Decorating, through Apprenticeship NI. Options for further progression include a Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, NEBOSH, or a degree.Career Prospects
Salary GuideStarter: £15,000 to £18,000Experienced: £21,000 to £25,000Highly Experienced: £25,000 to £30,000Self-employed painters and decorators set their own pay rates.With experience, you could become a team supervisor or move into related areas like estimating, contract management, interior or set design, or apprentice training.Enquiry
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I completed two 3-month work placements in Belgium and Fuerteventura with the Erasmus+ programme. I was so grateful for the opportunity as it allowed me to gain valuable industry knowledge and experience. I’ve currently been offered a 6-month position in Turkey as a Holiday Rep with TUI.Daria Hrywniak (Hospitality & Tourism Management) -
I've always wanted to learn Sign Language and this course fitted in perfectly with my full-time work. I enjoyed it so much I've decided to continue my learning next year.Breidge Patton (British Sign Language)