The Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating at EKC Folkestone College is a
practical course designed to help you begin a career in the painting and
decorating industry. You will learn the essential skills, techniques and
industry knowledge needed to work confidently on a wide range of decorating
projects, whether inside homes, commercial spaces or other buildings.
You’ll spend most of your time learning in our industry-standard workshops,
using real tools and materials under the guidance of experienced tutors. You’ll
build practical skills in preparing surfaces, applying coatings, creating
decorative finishes and working safely and effectively on different types of
work.
Throughout the course, you will develop both practical and theoretical
understanding, including health and safety, information and communication in
construction, and modern painting systems. You will practise preparing surfaces
for decoration, applying paint with brushes and rollers, and learning advanced
techniques such as specialist decorative finishes and wall coverings.
This course not only teaches you industry-standard decorating skills but also
helps you build confidence, teamwork and communication skills, all qualities
that employers value highly in the construction sector.