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Decorative finishing and industrial painting occupations

The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) related to

  • Painter
  • Painter and decorator
  • Industrial painter
  • Painting and decorating.  

You can view individual standards on the NOS database , or by 

Reviews

Industry has identified the need to carry out a full review of NOS in the area of decorative finishing and industrial painting.

CITB manages the structures for vocational qualifications. We base the content for these structures on the relevant National Occupational Standards.

The structures are approved by employers and industry stakeholders. Training organisations base their courses on the structures.

See the current recommended qualification structure and national vocational qualification structure for this occupational area.

Recommended qualification structures

Recommended Qualification Structure for Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) - Level 2 v6 (PDF, 31KB)

Recommended Qualification Structure for Decorative Finishing - Painter and Decorator (Construction) - Level 3 v5 (PDF, 30KB)

Structures for NVQs/SVQs

Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting (Construction) - Level 2 NVQ and TQT structure (PDF, 44KB)

Decorative Finishing - Painting and Decorating (Construction) - Level 3 NVQ and TQT structure (PDF, 36KB)

You can view individual standards on the NOS database , or by 

If you would like to suggest changes to the current standards or have a suggestion for the structures, please complete our Standards enquiry form.

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