Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills (Painting and Decorating) Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. This construction skills (painting and decorating) qualification covers the core techniques used in professional decorating work, from surface preparation to applying paint and wallcoverings. The course runs for one year. It suits those who want a structured, focused start in the trade before moving into employment or further training.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll practise preparing surfaces for painting and decorating.
  • You'll apply paint using brushes, rollers, and other tools.
  • You'll hang wallcoverings and work with different materials.
  • You'll learn health and safety practices on construction sites.
  • You'll use and maintain tools and equipment correctly.
  • You'll understand colour, texture, and finish in decorating work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations. You may also complete short written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator: apply finishes in homes and commercial buildings.
  • Decorating labourer: support skilled decorators on site.
  • Property maintenance operative: carry out painting as part of wider upkeep.
  • Trainee decorator: entry-level role with on-the-job learning.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the next step toward skilled-worker status and a CSCS card for site work.
  • Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship (Level 2): earn while you learn and build toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment: supports your CSCS Green Card application for site access.

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