Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

Applications open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications close - Open all year

How to apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Broadstairs College.

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Develop the skills needed to begin a career within in the painting and decorating industry.

This course will provide learners with a comprehensive skill set, preparing you for employment.

This qualification includes three core units:

• Health, safety and welfare
• Information, quantities and communication
• Construction technology

The practical areas of study are:

• Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms
• Prepare surfaces for protection and decoration
• Apply coatings by brush and roller
• Apply wall coverings to ceilings and walls
• Produce advanced decorative finishes
• Carry out specialist architectural feature work
• Apply water-borne paint systems using airless equipment

Throughout the course, you will learn a wide variety of skills and techniques in our well-equipped workshops. And you will have the opportunity to take part in national skills competitions and work on community projects.

You will learn through practical lessons in the workshops. Assessment will be through completing a portfolio of work, practical observations, written work and online tests.

On successful completion you could move onto a higher level of study or seek employment within the industry.