Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations NVQ Level 2

The Decorative finishing and industrial painting occupations NVQ level 2 qualification structure below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification. The qualification is aimed at Decorative and industrial painters currently applying their trade in the construction industry.

Blue CSCS Card

On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CITB HS&E test (within the last 2 years), you will be able to apply for the blue CSCS skilled worker card. 

L2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative finishing and industrial painting Occupations

The structure of this qualification is built up using mandatory units and optional units, all mandatory units must be completed and optional units to be completed if applicable to attain the full credit value of this qualification. There is three different pathways.

Pathway 1: Painter
Pathway 2: Industrial Painter
Pathway 3: Heritage Painter

Pathway 1: Painter

Mandatory Units

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources 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

Pathway 2: Industrial Painter

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources 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

One optional must be completed to meet the required credit value.

Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in
the workplace

Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast
cleaner in the workplace

Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the
workplace

Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the
workplace

Pathway 3: Heritage Painter

Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace

Moving, handling and storing resources 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

Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or
restoration projects in the workplace

Evidence Required

Evidence will be gained using a method of assessments. The assessor will carry out site visits to aid with gaining evidence around the national occupational standards. Knowledge based sessions will take place as well as professional discussions and direct observations. Product evidence will also be used from a range of day to day paperwork a supervisor will use to conduct his works.