Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building – Part-time
CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll learn how to use brushes, rollers, and scrapers; apply oil and water-based paints to walls, ceilings, doors, and windows; work safely with ladders and access towers; prepare surfaces; and hang wallpaper and decorative finishes. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level before you start.
Who this course is for
L1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: How to use painting and decorating tools and equipment e.g. brushes, rollers and scrapers; How to apply various oil/water based paints to different surfaces including windows, doors, ceilings and walls; How to use different types of access equipment safely e.g. ladders and towers; How to prepare different backgrounds ready to apply decorative finishing including wallpaper, paint and decorative effects; How to apply various types of wall coverings including free match, patterned papers and embossed; How to correctly apply decorative finished such as marbling and graining, sponge stippling, stencilling and broken colour
Entry requirements
If you are aged 16-18 you will complete an assessment and attend an interview. If you are aged 19 and over you will complete a basic skills assessment.
What you will learn
You'll use painting and decorating tools including brushes, rollers, and scrapers correctly and safely.
You'll apply oil-based and water-based paints to a range of surfaces including walls, ceilings, doors, and windows.
You'll set up and use access equipment such as ladders and tower scaffolds safely.
You'll prepare different surface backgrounds ready for decorative finishes.
You'll hang various types of wallcovering, including standard and decorative papers.
You'll apply decorative paint effects and finishing techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop at Leeds College of Building. Assessment is based on your practical work and demonstration of skills throughout the course. You'll be observed carrying out tasks and may complete written or portfolio-based evidence to show your understanding.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building 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; this is your starting point.
Domestic decorator. Interior painting and wallpapering for private clients.
Maintenance operative. Painting and upkeep work in housing or facilities.
Labourer or trade assistant. Supporting qualified decorators on site.
Self-employed decorator. Building toward working for yourself after further training.
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 - a work-based qualification that can support a CSCS skilled-worker card application.
Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 1 or 2 - useful alongside trade qualifications for apprenticeships or further study.
