Apprentices work towards a number of qualifications, called a “Framework”, usually including an NVQ Level 2, a Technical Certificate, at least two Key Skills and Employment Rights & Responsibilities. Some frameworks also have additional skills tests.

The Apprenticeship Framework for Painting & Decorating has the following qualifications –

- NVQ Decorative Occupations – Painter and Decorator – Level 2

• Unit VR01 Conform to general workplace safety
• Unit VR02 Conform to efficient work practices
• Unit VR03 Move and handle resources
• Unit VR250F Erect and dismantle access/working platforms
• Unit VR332D Prepare surfaces for painting/decorating
• Unit VR333D Apply paint systems by brush and roller

- Intermediate Construction Award – Decorative Occupations – Painting and Decorating Route 100/1254/0

• Unit ICA 100 Store Materials and Equipment
• Unit ICA 101 Erect and Dismantle Basic Working Platforms
• Unit ICA 102 Work Efficiently
• Unit ICA 111 Prepare the Work Area for Operations
• Unit ICA 112 Prepare Surfaces for Decorating
• Unit ICA 113 Apply Paint Materials by Brush and Roller
• Unit ICA 114 Apply Standard Wallpapers to Non-complex Surface Areas
• Unit ICA 115 Apply Basic Specialist Paint Finishes

- ConstructionSkills Health & Safety Test

- Key Skills

• Application of Number Level 1
• Communication Level 1

- Employment Responsibilities and Rights Supporting Craft Occupations

The Advanced Apprenticeship Framework for Painting & Decorating has the following qualifications –

- NVQ Decorative Occupations – Painter and Decorator – Level 3

Mandatory Units

• Unit VR01 Conform to general workplace safety
• Unit VR209 Confirm work activities and resources for the work
• Unit VR210 Develop and maintain good working relationships
• Unit VR211 Confirm the occupational method of work
• Unit VR250F Erect and dismantle access/working platforms
• Unit VR332D Prepare surfaces for painting/decorating
• Unit VR333D Apply paint systems by brush and roller
• Unit VR343 Hang wallcoverings to complex surfaces

Optional Units (one of)

• Unit VR337 Hang wide-width vinyls
• Unit VR338 Install coving, centre-pieces and texture pieces
• Unit VR339 Apply coatings by the airless spray method
• Unit VR340 Apply coatings by the air spray method
• Unit VR341 Produce broken colour work and basic stencilling
• Unit VR342 Produce and apply complex stencil designs
• Unit VR344 Produce basic brush graining and marble effects
• Unit VR345 Produce replica quality grained and marble finishes
• Unit VR346 Hang wallcoverings (specialist papers)
• Unit VR347 Produce comb textured finishes
• Unit VR348 Apply metal leaf to surfaces

- Advanced Construction Award – Decorative Occupations – Painting and Decorating Route 100/1790/2

• Unit ACA 173 Assist in Establishing the Operational Area
• Unit ACA 174 Assist with Progressing Operations
• Unit ACA 175 Assist with Organising Resources
• Unit ACA 182 Co-ordinate Activities to Paint by Brush and Roller
• Unit ACA 183 Co-ordinate Activities to Hang Wallcoverings to Complex Areas
• Unit ACA 184 Co-ordinate Activities to Produce Advanced Specialist Finishes

- Key Skills

• Application of Number Level 2
• Communication Level 2

- Employment Responsibilities and Rights Supporting Craft Occupations