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Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills (Painting and Decorating) Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers both the practical and theoretical sides of painting and decorating, giving you the underpinning skills and knowledge to work in the construction industry. You'll learn how to prepare surfaces, apply paint and other finishes, and understand the standards the industry expects. This level 1 construction skills (painting and decorating) qualification is a solid starting point if you're heading toward a trade career.

Who this course is for

Do you have an artistic side? Do you want to do something more practical with your painting skills? Do you want to be a qualified Painter and Decorator and offer a great quality service? If so, this course is for you.

This course includes practical and theoretical elements of Painting & Decorating, providing you with the underpinning skills and knowledge to progress with topics at an appropriate level to begin. This course will also offer you support, preparing you for the construction industry.

Our expectations of you are high and attention to detail is really important.

During the course, you'll learn:

  • Principles of Building Construction
  • Information and Communication
  • Erecting and Dismantling Access Equipment and Working Platforms
  • Preparing Surfaces for Decoration
  • Applying Paint Systems by Brush and Roller to Non-Complex Areas
  • Applying Foundation and Plain Paper
  • Producing Specialist Decorative Finishes
  • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

Entry requirements

You'll need GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum Grade 2 or equivalent). You'll be asked to attend an interview and provide a reference (from an employer or recent school/college report).

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating.
  • You'll develop skills in applying paint, varnish, and other decorative finishes.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll learn how to select and use the right tools and materials for each job.
  • You'll gain knowledge of colour theory and decorative techniques.
  • You'll build an understanding of industry standards and working practices.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom and in practical workshop sessions at Lincoln College. You'll cover both theory and hands-on skills throughout the course. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your decorating techniques, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments to test your understanding of the subject.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator: apply finishes in residential and commercial properties.
  • Decorating labourer: support skilled decorators on site.
  • Property maintenance operative: carry out painting and minor repairs.
  • Shopfitter's assistant: prepare and finish interior commercial spaces.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the next step toward skilled-worker status and a CSCS card recognised on construction sites.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Construction Skills (Painting and Decorating): builds directly on this level 1 construction skills (painting and decorating) qualification with more advanced techniques.
  • Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with further study while earning a wage.
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