Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Southampton. Classes run full-time at Southampton College, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 41 weeks. You'll cover the core skills of the trade, from preparing surfaces and applying paint to hanging wallpaper and working safely on site. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including English and maths, or an equivalent qualification. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old, or up to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Who this course is for
Full time learners who are 16-18 years old
Entry requirements
You will need five GCSEs at grades 2-9 (including English and maths).This full-time course is designed for young people aged 16-18 (or up to 24 if supported with an EHCP).
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding and priming.
You'll apply paint and coatings using brushes, rollers and other tools.
You'll hang wallpaper and other wall coverings accurately.
You'll work safely and follow health and safety rules on site.
You'll use and maintain decorating tools and equipment correctly.
You'll identify different materials and know when and how to use them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical hands-on sessions at Southampton College. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test your skills and knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out decorating work to a standard set by City and Guilds. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southampton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator. Entry-level work with a residential or commercial contractor.
Decorating labourer. Support work on painting and decorating sites.
Maintenance operative. General upkeep including painting in facilities or housing.
Self-employed decorator. Working for yourself once you build experience and skills.
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-trade employment.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating. For experienced decorators aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating. Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
