Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for one year and covers the practical skills and trade knowledge needed to start working in painting and decorating. You'll learn how to choose the right tools and equipment, prepare surfaces correctly, and apply paint using brush and roller techniques. Training takes place in fully equipped workshops. If you're 16 to 18 and haven't yet achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4, you'll study those alongside this painting and decorating qualification.
Who this course is for
This is a basic introductory course covering the practical and job related knowledge required for a career in painting and decorating. This course is aimed at school leavers or at those wishing to enter the construction industry for the first time. The Diploma Level 1 gives a good grounding in the trade with progression available to Level 2.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry criteria for this course, however if you are aged 16-19 and have not achieved GCSE maths and English to Grade 4, you will study for these alongside this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to select the correct tools and equipment for different painting and decorating tasks.
You'll learn how to prepare surfaces properly before applying paint or other finishes.
You'll practise brush and roller techniques for applying paint to different surfaces.
You'll develop the job-related knowledge needed to work safely and effectively in the trade.
You'll build hands-on experience through practical work in a dedicated painting and decorating workshop.
How you will learn
This is a predominantly practical course. You'll spend most of your time working in a painting and decorating workshop, with some classroom sessions and tutorials alongside. Assessment is through a combination of practical units and written units, all of which must be completed to pass the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus 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 properties.
Decorating labourer. Support role on decorating and refurbishment sites.
Construction operative. General site work with a decorating background.
Maintenance operative. Painting and upkeep work in facilities and housing.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. The natural next step after this course, going deeper into trade skills and preparing you for skilled work on site. The provider offers direct progression to Level 2.
Level 3 NVQ in Painting and Decorating. For those aiming toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and fully qualified status in the trade.
