Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course at Adult Skills Centre Colchester
CostFree to 16 - 18 year-olds. 19 and over, please call the Colchester Institute Course Enquiry line on (01206) 712777 - or go to http://www.colchester.ac.uk/contact-us/ to enquire - or email [email protected] for information about course fees.
Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Colchester. Classes run at Adult Skills Centre Colchester, full-time during the day, and typically take 9 months to complete. This painting and decorating qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to enter the trade. You'll work in workshop conditions and build a portfolio through practical assessments, alongside developing your English and maths skills. Entry requires 3 GCSEs (grades 9 to 1) including English and Maths, or a Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, plus an interview. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating with certificate.
Who this course is for
This programme of study consists of two one-year qualifications and is designed to prepare learners for a career in the industry in their chosen craft.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs (9-1), including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, plus an interview. Level 2 � Satisfactory completion of the Level 2 Qualification and via a progression interview.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles and techniques of professional painting and decorating.
You'll practise surface preparation, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll apply paint and other coatings using brushes, rollers, and other tools.
You'll work with wallcoverings, including hanging and pattern matching.
You'll develop your understanding of health and safety on site.
You'll build a portfolio of practical work to show to employers.
You'll strengthen your English, maths, and employability skills alongside the trade content.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and workshop based, full-time during the day. You'll complete practical assessments in a training environment designed to simulate real working conditions. Assessment is based on demonstrating your individual skills through the requirements of the qualification. Practical sessions are combined with computer-aided learning, and you'll build a portfolio of work as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Skills Centre Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator apprentice: entry-level role on residential or commercial sites.
Trainee decorator: working under a qualified decorator to build site experience.
Maintenance painter: painting and upkeep work in facilities or housing.
Labourer (decorating): supporting decorating teams while building trade knowledge.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (City and Guilds): the natural next step after Level 1, developing your skills and knowledge further. This is typically Year 2 of the same programme at Adult Skills Centre Colchester.
Level 3 NVQ in Painting and Decorating: for experienced decorators looking to qualify at a higher level and progress toward supervisory or self-employed work.
