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Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day. This is a hands-on painting and decorating qualification that combines classroom theory with practical work. You'll spend a year developing skills in surface preparation, painting techniques, and wallcovering application. Health and safety in a construction environment is covered throughout. The course takes 1 year full-time.

Who this course is for

This is a full-time, hands-on course designed to prepare learners for employment or progression within the painting and decorating trade. The course combines classroom-based theory with extensive practical work, providing learners with real-world skills in surface preparation, painting, wallcovering application, and health and safety in a construction environment.

Key units covered include:

Health and safety in a construction environment

Principles of working in the construction industry

Surface preparation for decoration

Application of paints and wallcoverings

Working with access equipment

Learners will complete a formal synoptic practical assignment over 15 hours, based on a realistic decorating scenario involving the preparation and finishing of walls, ceilings, doors, and trim to industry standards.

The course is assessed through a combination of online multiple-choice exams and internally marked practical assignments.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above

Level 1 Painting and Decorating qualification

You will be interviewed for this course and should show an interest in practical construction work, classroom studies and a willingness to follow strict health and safety protocols.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating work.
  • You'll practise applying paint to a range of surfaces using different tools and techniques.
  • You'll learn how to hang wallcoverings accurately and neatly.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and safety in a construction environment.
  • You'll study the principles of working in the construction industry.
  • You'll learn how to select and use the right materials and equipment for each task.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based theory lessons and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be interviewed before starting the course and are expected to engage with both the practical and classroom elements throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator. Entry-level work in residential and commercial properties.
  • Decorating labourer. Support work on painting and decorating sites.
  • Construction operative. General site work with a decorating specialism.
  • Maintenance operative. Painting and upkeep work in facilities and buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. The next step toward skilled-trade work. A Level 2 painting and decorating qualification is what most employers look for when hiring.
  • Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship (Level 2). Earn while you learn on site, working toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating. For experienced decorators aiming for senior or supervisory roles.
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