Level 1 C&G Diploma in Painting & Decorating (6707-13)

This programme is designed to give you a broad knowledge and understanding of the Construction Industry and will provide the technical skills training to achieve a Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. Progression from the Level 1 course would be to the Level 2 Diploma in P&D or an Apprenticeship in P&D.

You will need to complete an Initial Assessment prior to acceptance.

You must be working at Level 1 or above in Maths and English, demonstrate commitment and motivation and be willing to study theoretical and practical components of the course. You will be required to take the CITB assessment paper to evaluate your ability to read and understand construction drawings.

Includes:

• Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
• Preparing surfaces
• Applying paint systems by brush and roller
• Applying foundation and plain papers
• Producing specialist decorative finishes.

You will have to achieve all units and you must also achieve the required level of Maths and English (GCSE or Functional Skills). 

Your work is continually assessed throughout the course with each unit having a practical and theoretical assessment task. There are two online multiple-choice knowledge tests, an end of unit multiple-choice tests and various practical assessments.

In addition, you will be required to pass an end of year exam in order to successfully achieve the Diploma.

You will provide your own overalls and safety shoes.

If you are aged 19 or over, fees for tuition, exams and materials may be payable on enrolment.

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Apply Now buttons or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 342333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 342 333, use our Live Chat facility or email: courseadvice@scg.ac.uk

Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only. Courses which run for 2 or 3 years will be subject to further fees and possible price increases each year.