Duration: 23 Months

Start Day/Time:

Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Qualification: NVQ 2/Level 2 Diploma

Awarded by: CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)

Introduction:

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 - 24* looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college just one day a week.

An Apprenticeship in Decorative Occupations will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of routine decorative related activities. You will be working in a construction environment where your duties could encompass many areas of decorative occupations such as preparing surfaces for painting using different types of paint on various surfaces, hanging non complex wallpaper coverings and to conform to all aspects of health and safety law. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from Apprenticeship Training will find you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.

Apprenticeships are a great option for school leavers who want to get straight onto the career ladder. An Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSE's.

* Please note priority is given to applicants under 19 years of age. Due to funding arrangements, places maybe limited for 19-24 year olds.

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements although you will need to demonstrate an interest in Decorating Occupations and have literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 or above.

All applicants will be required to have an initial assessment test, occupation test and attend an interview with the relevant Training Co-ordinator.

Course Details:

To gain the full Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 Decorative Occupations/Diploma Level 2

Key Skills in:

• Application of Number Level 1
• Communication Level 2
• Level 2 Diploma
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights (a workbook to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an employee and those of your employer)
• Health and Safety Test

The NVQ qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role.

Mandatory units include:

• Level 2 Diploma units in Painting and Decorating
• VR01 Conform to gemeral workplace safety
• VR02 Conform to efficient work practices
• VR03 Move and handle resources
• VR250 Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms
• VR332 Apply paint systems by brush and roller
• VR336 Hang wall coverings (standard papers)
• VR340 Apply coating by the air spray method

Course Assessment:

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. Most of the assessment will take place in the workplace, plus you will take some external tests/examinations for key skills (if required) and technical certificate. Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Apprenticeship on time.

Course Progression:

On successful completion of this Apprenticeship you could progress to an NVQ Level 3 or Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Occupations or into employment.

Cost: