Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration100 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills (Painting and Decorating) Course in Croydon. Classes run at The Building Hope Academy. No formal qualifications are needed to enrol. You'll cover the core skills of painting and decorating as part of a broader introduction to construction trades. The course runs for 100 hours of full-time daytime study. It's a practical starting point if you're exploring which trade to build a career in, and a solid foundation before moving into more specialist training.

Who this course is for

14-16 year olds (Alternative Education) 16-19 year olds (Study Programme) 19+ AEB Study.

For individuals of any age wanting an introduction to the variety of construction trades, to gain skills in those areas and perhaps to decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career in.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating.
  • You'll practise applying paint, coatings, and wallcoverings using industry techniques.
  • You'll handle tools and equipment safely and correctly.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures on construction sites.
  • You'll develop an understanding of materials used in painting and decorating work.
  • You'll get an introduction to other construction trades alongside painting and decorating.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based and hands-on. You'll develop practical skills through supervised tasks and exercises at The Building Hope Academy. Assessment is through practical activities and short knowledge checks that test what you've learned. There are no exams requiring prior study to prepare for.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Building Hope Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator: apply paint, coatings, and wallcoverings on site.
  • Decorating labourer: support decorating teams on construction projects.
  • Property maintenance operative: carry out painting and minor repairs.
  • Construction operative: entry-level site work across multiple trades.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (City and Guilds) - the next step toward skilled-worker status and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations - a work-based route that demonstrates competence on the job.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths - useful alongside trade training for apprenticeships and further study.

Related courses at The Building Hope Academy

More courses near you