Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Wolverhampton – City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. You'll need three or more GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including Maths and English, plus an interview and a short online assessment. The course runs full-time over one year, covering painting, decorating, and general building skills, with a strong focus on safe working practices. It gives you a solid grounding in the skills needed to work in the construction industry.

Who this course is for

Take your first step towards a career as a painter and decorator in the construction industry with this very practical qualification.

This one year programme will provide you with excellent skills and the confidence to carry out safe working practices in painting and decorating. It covers topics related to painting, decorating and general building and will give learners a basic level of understanding of the skills needed to work in the industry.

During the first six weeks of the course you will also get the chance to take part in multi-skills activities and get a taste of bricklaying and carpentry & joinery, as well as health and safety. To be able to continue on the Level 1 course you will need to have good attendance and show a good attitude to learning, as well as complete a health and safety assignment set by tutors.

Construction Diplomas are nationally recognized craft qualifications and are accepted in the construction industry. Craft qualifications are in units, which can be studied in any sequence. These qualifications are required for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

This is a one year course which can be student full-time or part-time.

Entry requirements

To access this course you are required to:

Have three or more GCSEs at grade 2 or above (including Maths and English)* Attend an interview with a member of the college's admissions team Complete a short online assessment to determine your current skills and knowledge You will also be expected to commit to good attendance and punctuality and demonstrate a commitment and good attitude to learning and achieving the qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply safe working practices on painting and decorating tasks.
  • You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating.
  • You'll apply paint and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • You'll use basic decorating techniques, including wallpapering.
  • You'll develop an understanding of general building principles relevant to the trade.
  • You'll work with the tools and materials used in professional painting and decorating.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a classroom and workshop setting. The course is delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations. You'll also complete a short online assessment before the course begins, so the college can plan your learning from the start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator: how to become a painter and decorator after this Level 1.
  • Decorating labourer: entry-level site support on painting and decorating projects.
  • Maintenance operative: painting and general upkeep in housing or facilities.
  • Construction site operative: broad site work with decorating skills as an asset.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the natural next step, building on your Level 1 skills and taking you closer to skilled-worker status in the trade.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the qualification experienced painters and decorators work toward for full trade recognition.
  • Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating: combine paid work with structured training once you have your Level 1 foundation.

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