Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
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Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

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  • Course Overview
  • Entry Requirements
  • Course Fees

This is a hands on and theoretical course where you will learn the basic skills to prepare you for career as a painter and decorator. The course will consist of both practical and theoretical assessments. It allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Painting and Decorating. As a progression option, you can continue onto Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating or an apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating after successfully completing this course.

Course Structure

  • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
  • Preparing surfaces for decoration
  • Applying paint systems by brush and roller to non-complex areas
  • Applying foundation and plain papers
  • Producing specialist decorative finishes

This course is a Study Programme which consists of

  • Vocational Qualification
  • Work Experience
  • Tutorial
  • Maths*
  • English*

* If you have not already achieved a GCSE pass at grade 4 (C in the old grading structure) or above in English and Maths you will study Maths and/ or English as an integral part of your college programme.

Course overview

This is a hands on and theoretical course where you will learn the basic skills to prepare you for career as a painter and decorator. The course will consist of both practical and theoretical assessments. It allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Painting and Decorating. As a progression option, you can continue onto Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating or an apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating after successfully completing this course.

Course Structure

  • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
  • Preparing surfaces for decoration
  • Applying paint systems by brush and roller to non-complex areas
  • Applying foundation and plain papers
  • Producing specialist decorative finishes

This course is a Study Programme which consists of

  • Vocational Qualification
  • Work Experience
  • Tutorial
  • Maths*
  • English*

* If you have not already achieved a GCSE pass at grade 4 (C in the old grading structure) or above in English and Maths you will study Maths and/ or English as an integral part of your college programme.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and maths

Course fees

Free for 16-18 and for 19-23 who have not achieved a full Level 1 qualification
For all others course fee £994, Exam fee £98

Course Details

Length of study:
1 year

Starting:
September

Term dates

Study campus:
City

Study option(s):
Full time

Course level:
Level 1

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