Peterlee Campus
Course overview
This course is designed for those who are experienced in Painting and Decorating, or have completed the Level 1 Diploma, and is an excellent progression route into employment or an apprenticeship.
After completion of the course, you will be able to: Prepare a variety of surface areas, apply standard paint finishes to plaster, metal & wood surfaces, apply standard wallpaper to complex areas and use airless & HVLP spray systems.
Topics
The following areas are covered in the course:
Construction Principles
Prepare Surfaces for Decoration
Apply Paint Systems by Brush & Roller
Apply Standard Wallpapers
Apply Decorative Finishes
Apply Paint with HVLP Spray Equipment
Establish Work Area Protection
Job opportunities after this course
• Commercial Painter and Decorator
• Commercial Spray Painter
• Domestic Painter and Decorator
• Education and Training
• Site Manager
• Interior Designer
• Project Manager
• Set Designer for Film / Theatre
...and so much more!
Further study options after this course
Upon successful completion of the level 2 Diploma, you may progress onto an Apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.
How is this course assessed?
You will be assessed throughout the course, for each unit to be completed you must complete a practical skills test and a theory test. The theory test is completed online and the questions are externally set by CSkills, the practical assessments are completed in the workshop after the completion of each unit.
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
1 Year Full time
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
