Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Newport. Classes run at Isle of Wight College. This full-time, daytime painting and decorating qualification covers the core skills of the trade: preparing surfaces, applying paint and wallcoverings, and working safely on site. The course runs for 36 weeks. Entry is by interview. A level 1 painting and decorating certificate is a solid first step toward a career as a painter and decorator.
Who this course is for
Painting and Decorating adds colour and interest to new architecture, and rejuvenates and modernises the old.
Entry requirements
Successful interview
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 wallcoverings, including measuring, cutting, and pattern matching.
You'll work safely, following health and safety requirements on site.
You'll select and use the right materials and equipment for each task.
You'll understand colour, texture, and finish to achieve professional results.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop environment, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills directly, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Isle of Wight College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator. How to become a painter and decorator starts here.
Decorating labourer. Support skilled decorators on residential and commercial sites.
Maintenance operative. Painting and upkeep work in housing or facilities teams.
Self-employed decorator. Work for yourself once you've built your skills and experience.
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 2 NVQ in Painting and Decorating. An NVQ gained in the workplace, which can support your application for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2. Useful alongside trade qualifications, and often required by employers and apprenticeship programmes.
