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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Wolverhampton. Evening painting and decorating classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll cover painting, decorating, and general building skills, with a strong focus on safe working practices. The course runs over one year, part-time. Entry requires three or more GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including Maths and English, plus an interview and a short online assessment.

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 practise safe working practices used in the painting and decorating industry.
  • You'll develop skills in surface preparation for painting and decorating work.
  • You'll learn how to apply paint and other finishes to a range of surfaces.
  • You'll study decorating techniques including wallpapering and related tasks.
  • You'll gain an understanding of general building knowledge relevant to the trade.
  • You'll build a basic working knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used on site.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based and highly practical. You'll develop hands-on skills through practical tasks and exercises in a workshop environment. Assessment is through a combination of practical assessments and knowledge-based tasks. During the first six weeks you'll complete an initial period of learning to establish your skills and knowledge before progressing through the full programme.

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 with a recognised qualification
  • Decorator's labourer - entry-level support role on painting and decorating projects
  • Maintenance operative - general property maintenance including painting tasks
  • Painting and decorating apprentice - combine work and study toward a higher-level qualification
  • Site operative - broad construction site support role using general building knowledge

What you could study next

A Level 1 painting and decorating qualification is a step toward further trade training. You could move on to a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating, which is the qualification carpenters and decorators typically need for a CSCS skilled-worker card. A Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Painting and Decorating would deepen your practical skills and open more employment options in the trade.

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