Free Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover the core skills of the trade: preparing surfaces, applying paint and wallcoverings, and working safely on site. This is a solid starting point if you're heading toward a career as a painter and decorator. The City and Guilds Diploma in Painting and Decorating is a recognised painting and decorating qualification that gives you a foundation to build on.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including filling, sanding, and priming.
You'll apply paint using brushes, rollers, and other tools to interior surfaces.
You'll hang wallcoverings, including measuring, cutting, and pasting.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to painting and decorating work.
You'll use and maintain tools and equipment correctly.
You'll identify different materials and know when to use them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment at York College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out decorating tasks to a set standard, as well as your understanding of the underpinning knowledge required by the City and Guilds specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York 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 starting here
Decorating labourer: entry-level site support on painting contracts
Maintenance operative: painting and upkeep in facilities or housing
Self-employed decorator: working independently on domestic projects
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 3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations: for those moving into advanced or specialist decorating roles.
Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating: combine work and study to earn while you develop your skills on the job.
