Level 3 NVQ Painting and Decorating Course in Peterlee
CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. East Durham College lists a fee of £5,421 if you're not eligible. Contact East Durham College for more info.
Level 3 Painting and Decorating (Construction) Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in a relevant subject to join, and an initial assessment will confirm you're working at the right level in literacy and numeracy. This full-time, daytime painting and decorating (construction) qualification covers the knowledge, skills, and practical training you need to work as a qualified painter and decorator in the construction industry. The course runs for 36 weeks.
Who this course is for
This Diploma provides students with a broad range of knowledge, understanding and skills training to become qualified within painting and decorating. The qualification is aimes at students wishing to join the construction industry as painters and decorators.
Entry requirements
Students should have completed a Level 2 Diploma and be working at Level 1 or above at initial Literacy and Numeracy screening.
What you will learn
You'll apply surface preparation techniques across a range of materials and substrates.
You'll use brushes, rollers, and spray equipment to apply paints and coatings to professional standards.
You'll plan and carry out decorative finishes, including specialist effects.
You'll hang wallcoverings, including complex patterns and difficult surfaces.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations relevant to painting and decorating.
You'll interpret technical drawings, specifications, and job instructions.
You'll select and use the correct materials and tools for different decorating tasks.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and workshop based, combining practical skills sessions with underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed through a mix of practical tasks, observations, and written or oral questioning. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with assessors observing your work and checking your understanding at each stage.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Peterlee Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator. Work on residential and commercial construction sites.
Decorating contractor. Take on jobs independently or run a small team.
Site painter. Employed directly by a construction or facilities company.
Maintenance painter. Painting and upkeep work in housing, schools, or public buildings.
Specialist decorator. Focus on decorative finishes, murals, or heritage restoration work.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. An NVQ-based route that supports your CSCS skilled-worker card application, recognised on construction sites across the UK.
Level 4 Certificate in Site Management (Construction). A step toward site supervisor or management roles if you want to move off the tools.
Apprenticeship (Level 3 Painting and Decorating). Combine work and study if you move into employment after completing this qualification.
