CSCS - Level 3

Decorative Finishing

Lead Projects. Demonstrate Competence.

Progress to a Gold CSCS Supervisor Card

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Award: CSCS - Level 3

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About the Qualification

A nationally recognised workplace-based Level 3 NVQ Diploma for experienced painting and decorating operatives working within the construction industry.

Designed for individuals responsible for planning work activities, coordinating resources and maintaining occupational working relationships whilst carrying out decorative finishing operations.

This qualification ensures you are competent in modern painting and decorating practices and able to deliver high quality decorative finishes in line with industry standards.

Qualification Price: 1450

Premium Credit: 2300

Interest Free Finance is Available for This Qualification with Premium Credit

Mandatory Units

Learner must complete all seven mandatory units 88 credits:

Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area, Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships, Confirming the Occupational Method of Work, Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare, Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms, Preparing Surfaces for Painting and/or Decorating and Applying Surface Coatings by Brush and Roller.

Learner must complete one Optional Group A unit:

  1. Hanging Standard and Foundation Paper Wallcoverings 26 credits
  2. Hanging Non-Standard Width Wallcoverings 20 credits

Learner must also complete one Optional Group B unit:

  1. Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method 17 credits
  2. Producing and Applying Complex Stencils 21 credits
  3. Hanging Wallcoverings to Complex Surfaces 32 credits
  4. Hanging Specialised Paper Wallcoverings 30 credits

Minimum optional selection is 37 credits, giving minimum total of 125 credits.

Who is this for?

Painters & Decorators

Decorative Finishing Operatives

Site Supervisors

Commercial Decorating Operatives

Specialist Wallcovering Installers

Experienced Level 2 Operatives

Operatives progressing into supervisory roles

What You Get

Level 3 NVQ Diploma

Industry-recognised qualification

Gold CSCS Supervisor Card route

Workplace assessment

Dedicated assessor support

Career progression opportunities

Assessment Method

WORKPLACE OBSERVATION

  • Real installation projects
  • Live site assessments
  • Evidence gathered over multiple installations

PROFESSIONAL DISCUSSION

  • Technical installation knowledge
  • Regulations & legislation
  • Installation methods
  • Health & Safety

PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE

  • Photographs
  • Installation records
  • Witness testimonies
  • Work documentation

Nationally Recognised

Achieved a respected qualification recognised across education, training and industry.

Assessors Qualification

Gain the skills to assess occupational competence in real workplace environments

Flexible Learning

Study around your work with our online portfolio system and dedicated support.

Professional Development

Build your confidence, skills and competence as a workplace assessor.

Career Progression

Open doors to new opportunities and career advancement in training and assessment

Quality You Can Trust

Coburns Partnership is an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation. Our qualifications are industry approved and delivered to the highest standards.

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