Level 2 Award in Painting & Coating
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Painting & Coating, designed for learners seeking intermediate skills in decorative and protective finishes for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The program emphasizes surface preparation, application techniques, coating systems, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Participants will gain the competence to carry out painting and coating works independently, ensuring durability, aesthetics, and compliance with construction codes.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Painting & Coating |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Painting & Coating Scope, principles, and applications in construction and industrial projects.
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Tools, Equipment, and Materials for Painting & Coating Identification, safe use, and maintenance of brushes, rollers, sprayers, and coating materials.
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Surface Preparation Techniques Cleaning, sanding, priming, and preparing surfaces for painting and coating.
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Types of Paints and Coating Systems Decorative paints, protective coatings, primers, and industrial finishes.
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Application Methods Brush, roller, spray, and advanced coating application techniques.
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Quality Assurance in Painting & Coating Works Inspection, defect identification, and compliance with standards.
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Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices PPE, safe handling of materials, and sustainable practices in painting and coating.
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Repair and Maintenance of Painted & Coated Surfaces Techniques for touch‑ups, repainting, and maintaining finishes.
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Industrial Coating Systems Protective coatings for steel, concrete, and specialized industrial applications.
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Practical Project and Competency Assessment Hands‑on painting and coating project, evaluation, and certification readiness.
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Builds competence in intermediate painting and coating techniques
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Enhances compliance with CITB, City & Guilds, and BS EN standards
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Strengthens skills in surface preparation, application, and inspection
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Provides tools for repair, maintenance, and sustainability practices
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in construction, finishing trades, and site supervision
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Apprentice painters and coating technicians
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Construction workers and site operatives
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QA/QC inspectors in finishing trades
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Individuals progressing from Painting & Coating Level I (PCOA‑111) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical project
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Format: MCQs, applied scenarios, and hands‑on painting/coating project
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 practical project
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Painting & Coating (PCOA)
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