Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. This full-time daytime painting and decorating qualification covers the core skills of the trade, from surface preparation to applying paint and wallcoverings. The course runs for one year. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. A strong first step toward a career as a painter and decorator.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll apply paint by brush and roller to interior surfaces.
You'll hang wallcoverings and work with different paper types.
You'll learn about health and safety on site, including safe use of tools and equipment.
You'll identify the correct materials and tools for different decorating tasks.
You'll work to industry standards for finish quality and accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activity. Assessment is hands-on: you'll be assessed on the quality of your practical work as you complete tasks. There may also be written or knowledge-based assessments covering health and safety and trade knowledge. The Sheffield College will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College 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 starts here
Decorating labourer: support work on residential and commercial sites
Maintenance operative: painting and upkeep in housing or facilities
Self-employed decorator: working independently on domestic projects
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.
Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship (Level 2): combine on-the-job training with further study and earn while you learn.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating: for experienced decorators aiming for supervisory roles or self-employment at a higher level.
