Painting and Decorating Level 1 Diploma

Is this course for me?
This course suits those considering entering the building
industry and who would like to learn painting and decorating.
What will I study?
This course consists of practical tasks with theoretical study.
Students learn the underpinning knowledge to achieve the Painting
and Decorating Level 1 Diploma. The Diplomas can be upgraded to an
NVQ as and when employment is gained.
Subjects:

• Know how to carry out safe working practices in
  construction
• Carry out safe working practices in construction
• Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with
  others 1
• Information, quantities and communicating with others 1
• Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
  1
• Building methods and construction technology 1
• Know how to erect and dismantle access equipment and working
  platforms 1
• Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms
  1
• Know how to prepare surfaces for decoration 1
• Prepare surfaces for decoration 1
• Know how to apply paint systems by brush and roller 1
• Apply paint systems by brush and roller 1
• Know how to apply foundation and plain papers
• Apply foundation and plain papers
• Know how to produce specialist decorative finishes 1
• Produce specialist decorative finishes 1

What can I do next?
This can lead to Painting and Decorating Level 2 Diploma and/or
NVQ qualifications after employment.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to attend a short interview and initial
assessment.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by an externally set theoretical knowledge test,
taken at the College and retaken if necessary. Students also meet
regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss
progress.
This can lead to employment in
The building industry
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
£1350Exam fee:
£100
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.