Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Folkestone. Classes run at Folkestone College, part-time during the day, over 14 weeks. You'll cover health and safety on construction sites, preparing surfaces, painting walls, ceilings and doors, and applying wallpaper. The pace is manageable alongside other commitments. This painting and decorating qualification is assessed through a portfolio, practical observations, written work, and online tests. A solid starting point if you're working toward a career as a painter and decorator.
Who this course is for
Develop the skills needed to begin a career within in the painting and decorating industry.
What you will learn
You'll learn construction health and safety practices relevant to painting and decorating work.
You'll develop core skills and techniques used in painting and decorating.
You'll practise preparing surfaces correctly before applying paint or paper.
You'll learn how to paint walls and ceilings to a professional finish.
You'll learn how to paint doors and other woodwork.
You'll learn how to apply foundation coats and hang plain wallpaper.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in well-equipped workshops at Folkestone College, alongside classroom-based lessons. Assessment is through a portfolio of work, practical observations, written work, and online tests. There is no single final exam. Your portfolio builds up evidence of your skills throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Folkestone College 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 in residential or commercial settings.
Decorator's labourer - support skilled decorators on site while building experience.
Property maintenance operative - painting and surface preparation as part of a broader maintenance role.
Self-employed decorator - take on domestic decorating jobs working for yourself.
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. This is the level most employers look for when hiring qualified decorators.
Level 3 NVQ in Painting and Decorating - for those aiming to become fully qualified tradespeople or move into supervisory roles on larger contracts.
