Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Havering. Classes run at Specialist Trade Courses, full-time over 4 weeks. This hands-on painting and decorating course takes you from beginner level through to practical trade skills, with teaching tailored to your current experience. You'll cover the core techniques employers expect, with a strong focus on quality of finish. The course is not currently funded, so check costs directly with the centre before enrolling.
Who this course is for
This is a 4 weeks hands on practical course to teach painting and decorating from beginner to experienced trades person. Our delivery is tailored to your current knowledge and experience. Fully funded for learners 19 years + currently claiming JSA, ESA and Universal Credit. We have a motivated team of highly skilled tutors, all offering the best professional trade skill training available, we put great emphasis on a high quality finish, In fact if you do not hold the same high opinion of any training we deliver to you after completing your course with us, we will give you the opportunity to return and re take any of modules you have undertaken, this is also true of any lecture you have taken as a refresher later on, so if your trained by us you can be confident you will receive complete technical support for as long as you need it after you finish. We also invite anyone interested in joining one of our courses to visit us beforehand to see our centre in action first hand. Funded course also includes Health & Safety L1 training, CSCS test and card.
Entry requirements
Fully funded for learners 19 years + currently claiming JSA, ESA and Universal Credit.
What you will learn
You'll practise surface preparation, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll apply paint using brushes, rollers, and other tools to a professional standard.
You'll learn how to achieve a high-quality finish on different surfaces.
You'll work with wallpaper and hanging materials.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to painting and decorating work.
You'll develop an understanding of materials, tools, and their correct use.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical throughout. You'll work hands-on during daytime sessions, building skills through direct practice rather than theory alone. Teaching is tailored to your current level of experience, so the pace and focus adjust to what you already know. Assessment is based on your practical work and the quality of finish you produce.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Specialist Trade Courses will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: work on residential and commercial sites
Decorating labourer: support experienced decorators on site
Property maintenance operative: painting and upkeep across buildings
Facilities maintenance assistant: interior and exterior decorating tasks
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the next step up, covering a wider range of techniques and the level typically expected for skilled trade work.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations: an NVQ route that can support applications for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating: for those aiming to work at a senior or supervisory level in the trade.
