NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing - Painting & Decorating (Construction)

You will learn how to assess the tasks required to be performed, determine the equipment, tools, and materials needed, and establish a plan to carry out the work effectively. By completing this unit, you will gain the skills to ensure that all necessary resources are available and properly allocated for successful completion of work in your workplace.

In this unit, you will learn the importance of developing and maintaining positive working relationships in your occupational environment.

This unit focuses on understanding and confirming the appropriate method of work within your occupational setting. You will learn how to analyse work procedures, identify potential hazards, and evaluate the most efficient and safe approach to carry out tasks.

In this unit, you will learn the procedures and techniques involved in erecting and dismantling access/working platforms within your workplace. You will explore the different types of platforms, their components, and the safety measures required during their assembly and disassembly.

In this unit, you will discover the techniques and processes involved in preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating within your workplace. You will learn about surface assessment, cleaning, filling, and sanding methods to achieve a smooth and suitable base for painting or decorating activities.

This unit focuses on the application of surface coatings using brush and roller techniques in the workplace. You will learn the correct procedures for selecting, preparing, and applying coatings to achieve desired finishes.

In this unit, you will explore the principles and practices related to general health, safety, and welfare in the workplace. You will learn about relevant legislation, risk assessment procedures, emergency protocols, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

* To successfully complete this qualification, passing the first seven mandatory units is a critical requirement. Additionally, you'll need to choose two optional units: one from Group A and another from Group B.

Group A:

• Hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Hang non-standard width wallcoverings in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

Group B: 

• Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Hanging wallcoverings to complex surfaces in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Hanging wallcoverings (specialised paper) in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Producing comb textured finishes in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Applying metal leaf to surfaces in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Producing broken colour effects in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Producing straight wood-grained effects in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Producing quality replica wood-grained finishes in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Producing marbling effects in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]

• Producing quality replica marble finishes in the workplace [OPTIONAL UNIT]