The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing - Painting and Decorating (Construction) provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in decorative finishing to demonstrate their competence. The units in this qualification are derived from National Occupational Standards.

This work-based qualificationis gained by compiling a portfolio of evidence
documenting that you possess the skills and knowledge required to work in the
Painting and Decorating Industry.

Site based evidence is essential.

The NVQ Level 3 must be completed together with the Diploma Level 3 as a key part
of the Painting and Decorating Advanced apprenticeship.

Course content

• Applying Coating by the Air Spray Method in the Workplace
• Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the Workplace
• Applying Coatings to Produce Textured Finishes in the Workplace
• Applying Metal Leaf to Surfaces in the Workplace
• Applying Paint Systems to Complex Surfaces by Brush in the Workplace
• Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
• Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
• Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
• Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
• Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace
• Hanging Specialised Paper Wallcovering in the Workplace
• Hanging Standard Paper Wallcoverings in the Workplace
• Hanging Wallcoverings to Complex Surfaces in the Workplace
• Hanging Wide-width Vinyls in the Workplace
• Installing Coving and Decorative Mouldings in the Workplace
• Preparing surfaces for painting/decorating in the workplace
• Producing and Applying Complex Stencil Designs in the Workplace
• Producing Broken Colour Effects in the Workplace
• Producing Comb Textured Finishes in the Workplace
• Producing Marbling Effects in the Workplace
• Producing Quality Replica Grained Finishes in the Workplace
• Producing Quality Replica Marble Finishes in the Workplace
• Producing Stencil Designs using Pre-cut Stencil Plates in the Workplace
• Producing Straight Grained Effects in the Workplace

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, we must ensure that individuals have the potential and opportunity to successfully gain the qualification

Secured direct employment.

Assessment

Ongoing assessment of practical and written work
Portfolio of evidence to show your competency

Future opportunities

Achievement of this qualification will provide opportunities to progress to further qualifications and training such as:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision.

As part of lifelong learning we encourage learner progression. This qualification offers employment opportunities as individuals are demonstrating occupational competence by qualification achievement.