Painting and Decorating

<p>Assuming no prior experience of the trade Roy Hughes details the underpinning knowledge of the materials tools and techniques required for successful painting and decorating and provides step-by-step guidance towards developing the essential skills required for anyone wishing to embark on a career in decorative occupations.<br><br>The reader is guided through each of the key areas and processes in the field with additional emphasis placed on Health & Safety. Written by the author of the CITB/City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate the book fully covers the syllabus requirements for the Intermediate Construction Award (painting and decorating route) and the Decorative Occupations NVQ at Level 2.<br><br>Readers will find the topic Colour in Decoration – a critical aspect of actual painting and decorating practice – is also addressed making this essential reading for Modern Apprentices in the trade as well as serving as a useful reference for qualified painters and decorators.<br><br>The book is designed to maximise accessibility of the text for the reader. Activities key points and ‘test your knowledge’ questions (for use during college/centre training) feature throughout the text to allow application of theory into practical contexts. An additional answer section at the back of the book aids self-assessment enabling the reader to revise all key concepts that have been introduced.</p>