Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This painting and decorating qualification covers the core skills you need to start working in the trade. The course runs for 576 hours, giving you solid grounding in preparation, application, and finishing techniques. It is a good starting point if you are considering a career as a painter and decorator. You will earn the City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills (Painting and Decorating) on completion.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll apply paint using brushes, rollers, and other tools to interior surfaces.
You'll hang wallpaper and other wall coverings accurately.
You'll identify and use the correct materials and equipment for different tasks.
You'll follow health and safety practices on site.
You'll work to industry standards for surface preparation and finishing.
How you will learn
You will learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations, showing you can carry out painting and decorating work to the required standard. There may also be written or knowledge-based assessments to confirm your understanding of materials, methods, and health and safety.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College 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.
Decorator's labourer: supporting qualified decorators with preparation and finishing.
Property maintenance operative: painting and decorating as part of a broader maintenance role.
Self-employed painter and decorator: working independently once you have further experience and qualifications.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the next step toward becoming a qualified painter and decorator, covering more complex techniques and commercial work.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations: a work-based qualification that can support a CSCS skilled-worker card application.
Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with further study while earning a wage.
