Basic Construction Skills in Painting and Decorating

Basic Construction Skills - Painting and Decorating - 6217-03 - College First
Course Description
The students will study in the purpose built workshops and classrooms based at the Kirkby Centre. The course will develop the required Painting & Decorating/Interior Design skills and knowledge that will achieve the awarding body requirements.

Entry Requirements
GCSEs: At least 4 GCSEs at Grade E one of which must be English. (Maths required for some subjects)

Modules Studied:

• 006 Painting a timber window frame
• 007 Applying emulsion to walls by roller
• 008 Painting doors and frames
• 009 Applying oil-based paint to walls by roller
• 062 Removing and hanging wallpaper to walls
• 063 Hanging wallpaper to ceilings and then applying paints
• 010 Removing rust and priming metal
• 013 Using broken colour techniques

Awarding Body: C>EMPBR
Level: L1

Duration: 1 year

Attendance Modes: Day

Assessment: This is a practical course and the candidate will be assessed on the 8 practical tasks listed above. The candidate will also be required to answer verbal questions relating to the tasks. The candidate will produce a portfolio.

Progression Routes: You can continue your studies onto Level 1 Diploma, or move to a work-based vocational course if employment is secured.

Costs: Contact college for fees

Campus: Kirkby