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 be expected to maintain good attendance and punctuality, as well as show commitment, a positive attitude to learning, and determination to achieve 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.