Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, full-time during the day. Over the course of a year, you'll build practical skills in surface preparation, applying paint systems, and working safely on access platforms. Units also cover construction principles and health and safety in the workplace. No entry qualifications are needed; you'll attend an interview with the course manager before your place is confirmed. A solid starting point for anyone pursuing a painting and decorating qualification.
Who this course is for
During the course you will develop and practice the skills required for employment and career progression in painting and decorating through the study of units such as: principles of building construction information and communication, erecting and dismantling access and working platforms, preparing surfaces for decoration, applying paint systems by brush and roller, and health, safety and welfare in construction, amongst other units associated to this trade area of study.
Entry requirements
There are no entry qualifications for this course however you must have a keen interest in the chosen subject. You must attend an interview with the course manager, all successful candidates will gain a place on the programme.
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces correctly before decoration begins.
You'll apply paint systems using brushes and rollers.
You'll erect and dismantle access and working platforms safely.
You'll follow health, safety and welfare requirements on construction sites.
You'll read and use building construction information.
You'll practise communication skills relevant to the trade.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop, working on the core skills of the trade. Assessment is based on the units you complete throughout the year, covering both practical tasks and underpinning knowledge. Your course manager will guide you through each area of study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Penwith 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. Supporting trades on construction sites.
Property maintenance operative. General upkeep including painting and finishing.
Shopfitter's assistant. Interior fit-out work with a decorating element.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. The natural next step, covering more complex techniques and preparing you for skilled trade work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most employers and sites expect.
Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating. Earn while you learn, combining on-site experience with further study.
