Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Lambeth. Classes run at London South Bank Technical College, five days a week during the day. You'll learn brush and roller painting techniques, wallpapering, and general decorating skills through practical workshop sessions and classroom theory. The course runs for 36 weeks. Entry requires Functional Skills English and maths at Entry Level 3, or you'll sit an initial assessment in both subjects. A solid first step toward a painting and decorating qualification recognised in the construction industry.
Who this course is for
Are you looking to take your first step towards a career as a painter and decorator in the construction industry? Are you looking for a course that will teach you about painting, decorating, papering, and general building? Then look no further, because this is the qualification for you.You will be taught via practical hands-on sessions in our workshop, and classroom-based theory lessons, where you will learn about everything from brush and roller painting techniques, erecting and dismantling access equipment, applying foundation and plain paper and producing decorative finishes, right through to the basic principles of building, and health and safety in construction.Whether youre looking to advance on to further study, seek an apprenticeship, or go straight into employment, the Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating will teach you the basic knowledge, skills and techniques you need to become a confident and professional painter and decorator.Note - Safety boots and painters Bib-Brace are required, along with pens, pencils and a City and Guilds Level 1 Painting and Decorating book.All 16-18 years old who do not have min GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 Functional skills in both English and maths will be required to study English and maths alongside their vocational qualification. Additionally you will be required to complete min 45 hours of work experience.
Entry requirements
Functional skills Entry Level 3 English and maths qualifications or initial assessment in English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll practise brush and roller painting techniques on a range of surfaces.
You'll learn how to hang wallpaper and apply decorative finishes.
You'll develop skills in preparing surfaces before painting or papering.
You'll learn how to erect and dismantle access equipment safely.
You'll study health and safety practices relevant to decorating work.
You'll gain an understanding of materials, tools, and their correct use.
How you will learn
Learning is split between practical, hands-on sessions in the college workshop and classroom-based theory lessons. You'll work directly with tools and materials used in the trade. Assessment is through practical tasks and written or knowledge-based work completed during the course. Both elements count toward your final City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South Bank Technical 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: site support role while building trade experience.
Property maintenance operative: general upkeep including painting tasks.
Facilities assistant: maintenance roles in schools, offices, or housing.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (City and Guilds): the next step up, covering more complex techniques and preparing you for skilled trade work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card and opens doors to higher-paid site roles.
Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths: useful alongside trade qualifications if you want to move into supervisory or estimating work.
