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Free Level 3 Painting and Decorating Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Painting and Decorating Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus. This two-year, full-time daytime painting and decorating qualification builds on Level 1 skills and takes you into advanced decorating work. You'll cover surface preparation, complex paint systems, specialist finishes, colour application, and safe use of access equipment. The course combines practical workshop sessions with knowledge-based learning. Entry requires a Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating and Level 1 Maths and English Functional Skills.

Who this course is for

On successful completion of this course you could go into employment in Painting and Decorating.

-Health, safety and welfare in construction -Principles of building, construction, information and communication -Preparing Surfaces for Decoration -Applying Paint Systems by Brush and Roller to complex areas -Applying standard wallpapers and hangings to walls and ceilings -Producing Specialist finishes for decorative work -Applying and Creating Colour -Erecting and Dismantling Access Equipment and Working Platforms

Entry requirements

Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating and level 1 Maths and English functional skill.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health, safety, and welfare practices on construction sites.
  • You'll prepare a range of surfaces for decoration.
  • You'll apply paint systems by brush and roller to complex areas.
  • You'll hang standard wallpapers and specialist wall coverings on walls and ceilings.
  • You'll produce specialist finishes for decorative work.
  • You'll apply and create colour schemes for decorative projects.
  • You'll erect and dismantle access equipment safely.
  • You'll develop knowledge of building construction, information, and communication principles.

How you will learn

Most of your time is spent on practical assignments in the painting and decorating workshop. The rest involves knowledge-based classroom activities. Assessment includes practical assignments and theory assessments, all carried out to the required qualification standard. You'll also complete an online end test. All assessments must be passed to achieve the qualification.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to provide safety boots and appropriate clothing for workshop sessions. Bring your own stationery, including pens, pencils, and A4 folders. Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator: work on residential and commercial properties.
  • Decorating contractor: take on jobs independently or run a small team.
  • Site decorator: work as part of a construction site crew.
  • Specialist finishes decorator: focus on high-end or heritage decorating work.
  • Maintenance painter: keep buildings in good condition for housing or facilities teams.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the on-site, competency-based qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card, useful if you move into employed site work.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach or train others in the trade.
  • Self-employment and business skills courses: practical next step if you plan to work for yourself as a painting and decorating contractor.
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