Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Basford, full-time during the day. This painting and decorating qualification covers surface preparation, applying paint by brush, roller, and sprayer, adding special finishes, erecting access equipment, and health and safety practices. You'll get hands-on training alongside classroom study. The course runs for one year. English and maths support is built into the programme if you haven't yet reached grade 4 at GCSE.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect if you've got a passion for painting and decorating and want to get to grips with what's involved in a job in the industry, either as an employee or as a self-employed painter and decorator.
Entry requirements
You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 3-1 (D-G), including English Language and Maths at grade 3-1 (D-G), or a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification. With this you will be asked to sit an initial assessment and this must show that you are ready to study English and Maths at Level 1. If your results are lower than this, don't worry, we'll find the right course for you.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating work.
You'll learn how to apply paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
You'll learn how to create special decorative finishes.
You'll learn how to erect and dismantle access equipment safely.
You'll learn health and safety practices used on site.
You'll learn about building methods relevant to painting and decorating.
You'll develop English and maths skills alongside your vocational training.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions and classroom study. Assessment includes both practical tasks and written work. You'll also complete work experience as part of your programme. English and maths are assessed separately if they form part of your programme of study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basford 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 work on painting and decorating sites.
Property maintenance operative. General upkeep including painting tasks.
Self-employed painter and decorator. Working independently for private clients.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. The natural next step. Builds on Level 1 skills and takes you closer to skilled-worker status.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card and recognised by employers as the trade standard.
Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship. Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised qualification.
