CSCS - Level 3
Decorative Finishing
Lead Projects. Demonstrate Competence.
Progress to a Gold CSCS Supervisor Card

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:
- Hanging Standard and Foundation Paper Wallcoverings 26 credits
- Hanging Non-Standard Width Wallcoverings 20 credits
Learner must also complete one Optional Group B unit:
- Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method 17 credits
- Producing and Applying Complex Stencils 21 credits
- Hanging Wallcoverings to Complex Surfaces 32 credits
- 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.




