Free Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Painting and Decorating (450) Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and takes your painting and decorating skills to an advanced level, covering complex techniques, surface preparation, and specialist finishes. You'll work toward the City and Guilds level 3 advanced technical diploma in painting and decorating qualification, which supports progression into skilled trade work. Check the college website for specific entry requirements.
Who this course is for
** Aimed at school leavers
Entry requirements
Please enquire at the college website
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced surface preparation techniques across a range of substrates.
You'll use specialist paint systems and coatings for interior and exterior work.
You'll produce decorative effects and complex finishes.
You'll plan and organise painting and decorating work to industry standards.
You'll work safely, following health and safety regulations on site.
You'll select and use the correct tools and materials for each task.
You'll interpret technical drawings and specifications to carry out work accurately.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate techniques to a set standard, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units covered in the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: skilled trade work in residential and commercial settings.
Decorating contractor: running your own painting and decorating jobs.
Site painter: working on construction sites as part of a build team.
Maintenance painter: keeping buildings and facilities in good condition.
Specialist finishes decorator: applying decorative effects and complex coatings.
Shopfitter decorator: finishing interiors for retail and commercial fit-outs.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the NVQ route supports your CSCS skilled-worker card application, which many employers and sites require.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach or train others in the trade.
Self-employment and business skills qualifications: useful if you plan to set up as a sole trader or run your own decorating business.
