NVQ Level 3 in Decorative Finishing – Painting

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  • 1200 +VAT
  • 6-9 months (Time taken, on average for experienced workers)

The Results

On completion of the Level 3 Decorative Finishing – Painting NVQ, you will be able to apply for a gold ‘advanced’ cscs card. The CSCS will ask for proof of your NVQ certificate along with proof of a HS&E operatives test pass within the last 2 years.

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About This NVQ

The aim of the NVQ Level 3 in Decorative Finishing – Painting qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and understanding, as well as being able to demonstrate competence in the workplace when carrying out Painting and Decorating works.

Who is the NVQ For?

The NVQ Level 3 in Decorative Finishing – Painting qualification is aimed at candidates who are employed in a Decorative Finishing role and experienced Painting and Decorators. It has been developed for completion in a real workplace environment and on completion of the NVQ, you will be able to apply for a gold ‘advanced’ cscs card.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, the qualification will assess a learner’s competence in their current job role. Learners must be aged 16+ and be working in a role that will allow them to demonstrate their competence against the required units.

Delivery

Learners will be assessed using a range of methods tailored to the learners needs. These vary from on-site assessments, observations, written questions, evidence generated from the workplace, professional discussions, and witness testimonies.

Our NVQ Process

Evidence is gathered by means of; videos, photographs, on-site assessments, observations, written questions, workplace documents, professional discussions and witness testimonies. Your assessor will support you throughout the process. Evidence is uploaded and assessed via an E Portfolio whereby you can track your progress throughout.

NVQ Content

Typical units within the Level 3 Painting and Decorating NVQ include:

Mandatory Units:

  • Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
  • Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational area in the workplace
  • Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace
  • Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace
  • Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
  • Preparing surfaces for painting/decorating in the workplace
  • Applying paint systems by brush and roller in the workplace
  • Erecting masonry to form architectural and decorative structures in the workplace

 

Optional Units:

  • Hanging standard paper wallcoverings in the workplace
  • Hanging wide-width vinyls in the workplace
  • Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace
  • Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace
  • Producing and applying complex stencil designs in the workplace
  • Hanging wallcoverings to complex surfaces in the workplace
  • Hanging specialised paper wallcoverings in the workplace
  • Producing comb textured finishes in the workplace
  • Applying metal leaf to surfaces in the workplace
  • Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace
  • Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the workplace
  • Producing broken colour work in the workplace
  • Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates in the workplace
  • Producing straight grained effects in the workplace
  • Producing quality replica grained finishes in the workplace
  • Producing marbling effects in the workplace
  • Producing quality replica marble finishes in the workplace