Painting and Decorating C&G Level 1 Diploma
Course level: 1
Course code: CP0137
01/09/2025
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Course details
Entry Requirements:
To access this course you are required to:
- Have three or more GCSEs at grade 2 or above (including Maths and English)*
- Attend an interview with a member of the college’s admissions team
- Complete a short online assessment to determine your current skills and knowledge
You will also be expected to commit to good attendance and punctuality and demonstrate a commitment and good attitude to learning and achieving the qualification.
*Adults without the necessary qualifications but with relevant work/life experience will be considered on an individual basis.
What will I learn?
During this course you will study the following modules:
- Health , welfare and safety in construction
- Principles of building
- Erect and dismantle access equipment
- Prepare surfaces for decorating
- Apply paint by brush and roller
- Apply foundation and plain papers
- Produce specialist decorative finishes
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course you will:
- Learn about painting and decorating techniques in practical and theory sessions
- Learn about health and safety on construction sites and how important it is
- Find out about various techniques on both paint and paper application and surface preparation
- Improve your communication skills
- Improve your numeracy and literacy skills to prepare you for a life in construction
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be continually assessed and you will be provided with detailed feedback in order to help you to develop your skills. Your progress will be evaluated through a combination of practical assessments, job related multiple choice assessments at the end of each unit and external tests that are on-line computer based examinations. To gain the diploma you must be successful in achieving all units and passing the synoptic practical test.
What can I do next?
The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to progress on to the Diploma Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or apply for an apprenticeship in the trade.
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