Painting and Decorating Construction Diploma - Level 3

Painting and Decorating Construction Diploma - Level 3 Overview

On this course you will undertake a broad range of complex painting and decorating activities and develop job-related skills and knowledge.

Entry requirements

• Level 2 Construction Diploma or:
• A related, relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification

You will need to attend an interview with the tutor before being accepted on to the course. You may also need to supply at least one written reference from a teacher or employer (in some cases two) and/or your current school or college report.

Mature students (those aged 21 or over) who do not have the qualifications required for entry may still be eligible, subject to an interview. Relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject you wish to study may be acceptable for certain courses.

Start dates and fees

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances. If you are aged 24 or over and studying a qualifying Level 3, 4 or 5 course you may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the costs.

Start DateDurationCodeAnnual Fee (Age)Actions 16-1819-2324+ Sep 20161 yr(s)1577K101FreeTBCTBC | Loan infoApply online Sep 20161 yr(s)1577A1150Free£400.00*£3060.00* | Loan infoApply online

*Course fees shown are for guidance only and are the fees charged for courses running this year. Fees for courses starting in September 2016 will be confirmed in spring 2016.

How long is the course?

One year.

Location

• Construction Centre

How will I be assessed?

• Practical tests
• External core knowledge test

You will be continually assessed throughout the course.

What does the course lead to?

Upon successful completion you could find employment in the construction sector.

What will I study?

The course units include:

• Safe working practices
• Preparing surfaces
• Producing specialist decorative finishes
• Carrying out specialist architectural feature work
• Applying paint systems using airless equipment
• Applying hangings to walls and ceilings.

Study programmes

It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.

What can I go on to study?

• University-level qualifications in a related subject

How do I apply? Apply online