Painting and Decorating NVQ Level 1

Is this course for me?
This course consists of a flexible programme involving practical
and theoretical study. Subjects covered include contributing to the
provision of efficient working practices, erecting and dismantling
working platforms, applying paint systems by brush and roller and
producing decorative specialist paint finishes.
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 are the entry requirements?
You will need reasonable levels of literacy and numeracy to join
this course. Applicants also need to be employed or self employed
to enable work-based assessment to be carried out.
What can I do next?
This can lead to further study at the College on the NVQ Level 2
course or employment opportunities 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:
£90
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.