The Decorative finishing and industrial painting occupations NVQ level 3 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.

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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. 

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing –
Painting and Decorating

The structure of this qualification is built up using mandatory units and optional units, all seven mandatory units must be completed and one optional unit from group A and one optional from group B to be completed to attain the full credit value of this qualification.

Mandatory Units

Confirming work activities and resources for an
occupational work 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


Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace

Optional Group A

Hanging standard paper wall coverings in the workplace


Hanging wide-width vinyls in the workplace

Optional Group B

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 wall coverings 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

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 photos, videos on projects where the candidate conducted his works.


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