Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PAINTING AND DECORATING Entry Requirements
3 GCSE's grade D or above including Maths and English, mature student welcome.
Description
This is a one year course deisgned to give students a preliminary qualification in painting and decorating providing the knowledge, skills and understanding required to progress to a level 2 qualification.
Course Content
Students will be given instruction, guidance and encouragement to practise and develop the skills necessary to achieve the award.

101 Safe working practices
102 Information, quantities and communicating with others
103 Building methods and construction technology
107 Erect and dismantle access and working platforms
108 Preparation of surfaces
109 Application of paint systems by brush and roller
110 Apply papers to wall and ceilings
Where a course is aimed towards an assessment/examination, it is expected that all students will enter for the qualification.
Method of Assessment
The course is continuously assessed by both practical and written assignment/tests. There is also an external set exam.
Progression
This course is a recognised route into a full-time or part time level 2 course, employment of an apprenticeship.
Materials
A comprehensive reading list can be supplied upon request.
The recommended books cost approximately £60 (all books can be borrowed from the college and local libraries)
Protective footwear is not supplied but expected to be worn whilst working within the workshops
A4 paper, folder, common stationery, scale rule and constant supply of pencils.
All tools and materials are supplied.

Estimate for books - £65
Health and safety test - £35
Knowledge examination - £24