Level 1 Painting and Decorating Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-year route into the trade, running for 42 weeks. You'll cover the core skills of painting and decorating, from surface preparation to applying paint and wallcoverings. It's a practical course with hands-on work in a workshop setting. The painting and decorating qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-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, including measuring, cutting, and pattern matching.
You'll learn to use and maintain hand tools and equipment safely.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on site.
You'll work to industry standards for finish quality.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in workshops at City College Plymouth, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out decorating work to a set standard, as well as your understanding of safe working practices and materials.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator apprentice: work toward a full trade qualification on the job.
Painter and decorator (domestic): interior and exterior work for homeowners.
Painter and decorator (commercial): decorating offices, schools, and public buildings.
Maintenance operative: painting and general upkeep in housing or facilities.
Decorating labourer: support skilled decorators on larger sites.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (City and Guilds): the next step up, covering more complex decorating techniques and preparing you for skilled trade work.
Level 2 NVQ in Painting and Decorating: a work-based qualification that, combined with the Level 2 Diploma, can lead to a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with a qualification at Level 2 or Level 3.
