Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Halifax. Classes run full-time at Francis St Calderdale College. This painting and decorating qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. The course runs for 468 hours of daytime study. You'll learn practical techniques alongside the underpinning theory that employers expect at this level.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating work.
You'll apply paint using brushes, rollers, and other tools.
You'll hang wallpaper and other decorative wall coverings.
You'll identify and use the correct materials and equipment for different jobs.
You'll follow health and safety practices on site.
You'll understand colour theory and how to match and apply colours.
You'll work to industry standards for finishing and quality.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks that demonstrate your skills and knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out decorating work to a set standard. There may also be written or knowledge-based assessments as part of the City and Guilds requirements.
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. Entry-level work in residential and commercial settings.
Decorating labourer. Support experienced decorators on site.
Maintenance operative. Painting and upkeep work in facilities teams.
Self-employed decorator. Work for yourself once you build experience.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. The natural next step. Builds on Level 1 skills and is the level most employers look for when hiring trade workers.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating. For experienced decorators looking to demonstrate advanced skills and take on more complex or supervisory work.
CSCS Card. Once you hold the right qualifications, you can apply for a CSCS card to work on construction sites.
