All Craft Painters and Decorators will demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours:

• Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times.
• Carry out their work in compliance with all current and relevant building regulations and quality standards, where appropriate checking the work of others for compliance.
• Lead the painting and decorating team in the delivery of the construction programme including interpreting technical specifications, manufacturers’ instructions and drawings, including digital information.
• Plan and organise the work site including setting out the work site materials and tools appropriate to the project for self and others.
• Pan the work to obtain optimum environmental, quality and schedule performance from the team, hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.
• Carry out complex painting and decorating tasks using specialist materials to industry standards and specifications.
• Work effectively on their own and supervise others.
• Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, promoting sustainable building practices.
• Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role and share with others.
• Proactively collaborate with stakeholders, clients and other construction trades, including programming and technical matters.
• Repair, modify, maintain or replace a variety of painting and decorating defects to different substrates and circumstances.

Apprentices are employed in real-world settings and receive a blend of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning, supported by employer and training provider. Training includes workplace observations, developing a portfolio of evidence, and preparation for the End Point Assessment.

End-Point Assessment is the final test for apprentices during their apprenticeship. It is designed to be an objective and impartial assessment of an apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours developed during the course of their apprenticeship programme. At the end of an apprenticeship, the apprentice will go through a ‘gateway’ process where they are signed-off by their employer as ready for a final assessment of their knowledge and practical capabilities. The assessment will be conducted and graded by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation.

The test will consist of:

• Structured interview – supported by a portfolio of evidence summary
• Multiple-choice test
• Practical assessment with questions

Learners may have experience in a similar course/job role and will hold a GCSE Grade 4/3 or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English. Maths and English are a vital part of your apprenticeship and can really support your progression on your chosen course.

If you do not already hold these levels of Maths and English, we have a friendly and experienced team of lecturers; who can support you throughout and will arrange exams once you are ready. We deliver Functional Skills in a variety of ways; including classroom based and online study.

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This apprenticeship will give learners the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment.