Painting and Decorating (Level 1 Diploma)

This Level 1 course gives you the skills needed to progress to a higher level of training in Painting and Decorating. The initial first five weeks of the course consists of an Introduction to the Painting and Decorating course, where you will gain a college certificate.

Subjects include:

• Know how to and prepare surfaces for decoration
• Know how to and apply paint systems by brush and roller
• Know how to and apply foundation and plain papers
• Know how to and apply specialist decorative finishes
• Know how to and carry out safe working practices in Construction
• Knowledge of and use of information, quantities and communication with others
• Knowledge of and use of building methods and construction technology
• Know how to and erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms
• Functional Skills in English and maths

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects help you develop confidence and are key employability skills that recruiting employers look for. If you have not achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths you will need to continue studying these subjects. We will ensure you have the right lessons and support to improve your English and maths.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.