Programme content
Knowledge
• The purpose of a range of equipment, tools and materials.
• The characteristics of materials and their reaction to atmospheric conditions.
• Safe and efficient methods of use, maintenance, movement, protection and storage of materials and equipment.
• How to work at height including the safe use of platforms, steps, ladders and scaffold.
• Work hazards, safe working methods and appropriate safety requirements.
• The most appropriate products and use of colour in different settings.
• Methods of formal and informal communication.
• Principles of costing, pricing and budgeting.
• Time, scheduling and costs associated with a project.
• Key factors and systems of working in different sectors, such as occupied properties, health and education facilities where residents, patients and students may be present.
• Drying, curing and recoating times.
• The effect of colour in relation to good design and colour and contrast for people with impaired vision.
• The causes of common problems, how these can be prevented and how to correct them.
• Types of preparation methods including removal of previous coatings and wallcoverings using hand tools, power tools and chemicals.
• Techniques of application by brush, roller, pressure assisted roller and spray application. The skills of removal and application of wallcoverings.
• Specialist decorative techniques for example, graining, marbling and gilding.
Skills
• Prepare the work area safely providing dust sheets and protection to furniture and adjacent surfaces.
• Identify hazards and risks in the workplace ensuring a safe environment is always maintained
• Select, use, maintain and store, paint, tools, wallcoverings, spray equipment, steps, ladders and towers safely.
• Follow and maintain work procedures and method statements
• Make the most efficient and effective use of resources, time and materials.
• React correctly using the correct method of actions and reporting in the event of an accident or incident.
• Use appropriate listening, and questioning, techniques.
• Prepare and strip surfaces using abrasives, chemical etchants, power sanders, heat and liquid methods.
• Identify different industry sectors such as new construction, social housing, residential, refurbishment, commercial and Heritage.
• Identify different building methods e.g. steel frame, reinforced concrete frame, traditional solid wall and cavity wall, block and dry lined which determine the appropriate paint products and specifications.
• Wallpaper using techniques for the hanging of lining paper, standard papers, digital print and wide width including (matching patterns, internal and external corners).
Behaviours
• Their responsibilities towards their own and others safety in the workplace.
• A strong work ethic, motivated, reliable and adaptable.
• Attention to detail, quality and continuous improvement. A customer focused attitude.
• Effective communication in a team, with clients or with management.
• An awareness of the businesses mission, aims, markets, products and services.