Painting & Decorating Level 1 Diploma
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
A career in painting and decorating can be diverse and rewarding. This industry requires a high level of skill and precision. You will need a steady hand and a head for heights to use ladders and working platforms for internal and external duties. This course suits those considering entering the building industry who would like to learn painting and decorating. The course is developed to introduce first time entrants to the skill of painting and decorating.What will I study?
How long is the course?
How will I be assessed?
What qualifications do I need?
What can I progress onto?
Other Information
Course Fees
16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
£497.00 |
Exam Fee
Painters and Decorators
Those working in this unit group apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other protective and decorative materials to interior and exterior walls and surfaces, paint designs on wood, glass, metal, plastics and other materials, and stain, wax and French polish wood surfaces by hand.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Stains, waxes and French polishes wood surfaces by hand.
- Mixes adhesive or removes self-adhesive backing and positions covering material on wall, matching up patterns where appropriate and removing wrinkles and air bubbles by hand or brush.
- Applies primer, undercoat and finishing coat(s) using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
- Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks and holes with appropriate filler.
- Erects working platform or scaffolding up to five metres in height.
Knowledge
Skills
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