ProQual NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating

Who the Level 3 Painting and Decorating NVQ is for

This NVQ is for experienced painters and decorators who want formal recognition of their trade skills, whether to win new contracts, move into better-paid work or qualify for a Gold CSCS card without going back to college. Employers can also use it to qualify their decorating teams and stay compliant on site.

What the Level 3 Painting and Decorating NVQ covers

Delivery Method

NVQ – a qualified assessor assesses your practical work on site, with remote or face-to-face support. There are no classroom days and no written exams.

Course Duration

Fast-track it, or work through the portfolio at your own pace.

Course Content

Assessment covers the advanced side of decorating: preparing surfaces, applying paint systems by brush and roller, hanging wallcoverings, using specialist coatings, producing decorative effects and supervising others on the job.

Assessment

• Professional discussion with your assessor
• Observation on site or through photos and video
• Work-based evidence such as RAMS, job logs and site diaries
• Witness statements from supervisors or colleagues

Certification

ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painting and Decorating (qualification number 603/3898/2). The package includes a CITB Health, Safety and Environment test and CSCS card application support, with a temporary card if required.

Benefits

• Formal recognition of your decorating skills
• Keep working while you qualify
• A route to the Gold Skilled Worker CSCS card
• Access to contracts that ask for qualified tradespeople
• The CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test is included in the package
• A temporary CSCS card (or related scheme card) is included if you need one while you complete
• Your CSCS card (or related scheme card) application is made for you once you achieve the qualification
• A free place on a GEM Compliance Training public course, worth up to £279 + VAT

Prerequisites

No formal entry qualifications are needed, but you must be working as a painter and decorator.

Level 3 Painting and Decorating NVQ FAQs

Is there an exam for the Level 3 Painting and Decorating NVQ?

No. There are no written exams or classroom sessions. You are assessed on evidence from your own work, professional discussion with your assessor and observation on site or through photos and video.

How long does the Level 3 Painting and Decorating NVQ take?

Fast-track it, or work through the portfolio at your own pace.

Which CSCS card does the Level 3 Painting and Decorating NVQ lead to?

It is a route to the Gold Skilled Worker CSCS card once you have achieved the qualification.

Do I need to be working as a painter and decorator?

Yes. There are no formal entry qualifications, but the NVQ is based on real work, so you need to be doing the job now for your assessor to gather evidence. Support and assessment can be remote, face to face or a mix of both.

Related Content

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing
• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting
• Construction NVQ
• National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)

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