Events
NKC Gravesend College Open Event - November 2026
November 3, 2026
3:30pm - 7:30pm
NKC Tonbridge College Open Event- November 2026
November 4, 2026
3:30pm-7:30pm
NKC Hadlow College Open Event- November 2026
November 7, 2026
9:30am - 01:30pm
Other Courses
Oakfield Lane, DARTFORD, DA1 2JT
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open -
Applications Close - 13th August 2027 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.
How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices
PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment
Course Summary
This decorating qualification is for learners interested in continuing a career, within the very varied, vibrant, and creative Painting and Decorating industry.
A one year, full-time, Level 2 diploma covering all the skills and knowledge required to gain the qualification. These skills include Painting, Wallpapering, Stencilling, Glazing, Marbling, Graining, Broken Colour Effects, Roller Work, HVLP Spraying, Colour Schemes, Using and Erecting Access Equipment. The decorating course is broken up into eight units and a final phase test. 1001 Health and Safety 2002 Communication 2003 Building Methods 2019 Preparing Surfaces 2020 Applying Paint 2021 Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2022 Specialist Decorative Finishes 2023 HVLP Spraying 2024 Access Equipment
Course Details
These skills include Painting, Wallpapering, Stencilling, Glazing, Marbling, Graining, Broken Colour Effects, Roller Work, HVLP Spraying, Colour Schemes, Using and Erecting Access Equipment. The decorating course is broken up into eight units and a final phase test. 1001 Health and Safety 2002 Communication 2003 Building Methods 2019 Preparing Surfaces 2020 Applying Paint 2021 Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2022 Specialist Decorative Finishes 2023 HVLP Spraying 2024 Access Equipment
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Portfolio, end of unit tests, online exam covering all topics and 3 practical synoptic assessment tests
Entry requirements
Construction Skills Level 1 Decorating Diploma
Your next steps...
Apprenticeship, Full time Employment
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