Level 1

Painting & Decorating Level 1 Diploma

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 02/09/2024
Stephenson Road Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 02/09/2024
Stephenson Road Campus

Overview

This is for learners who  want to work as a Painter and Decorator in the Construction sector, you will learn, develop and practise all aspects of the Painting & decorating qualification.

Entry Requirements

  • Entry 3 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 2/E in MATHS or ENGLISH 
  • Successful attendance at interview Successful attendance at transition event
     

Course Structure

  • Unit 101 Principles of building construction, information and communication 
  • Unit 116 Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms 
  • Unit 117 Preparing surfaces for decoration 
  • Unit 118 Applying paint systems by brush and roller to non-complex areas 
  • Unit 119 Applying foundation and plain papers 
  • Unit 120 Producing specialist decorative finishes 
  • Unit 201 Health, safety and welfare in construction 

Assessment & Feedback

  • Multiple choice question paper, covering knowledge outcomes
  • City & Guilds e-volve 
  • Multiple choice test or on demand externally marked paper
  • Practical assignment, covering performance outcomes

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK/EU under 19s not in employment

What Next...

It allows learners to progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
  • Work within the sector