Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

Course Code

Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

Course Type

Course Duration

1 year: Sept - July

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025
Students painting & decorating

Build the foundation for a creative career in construction

Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for school leavers who are ready to take the first step into the construction industry and want to develop the skills to become a Painter and Decorator. Whether you’re interested in working on residential, commercial, or design-based projects, this course provides a solid starting point.

What will you learn?
You’ll gain the practical skills, technical knowledge, and employability qualities needed to succeed in the industry. With a strong focus on health and safety, professionalism, and hands-on training, this course prepares you for real-world working environments.

Course highlights:

  • Learn how to prepare surfaces and apply a range of painting and decorating techniques

  • Understand how to safely erect and dismantle access equipment like scaffolding and ladders

  • Work with professional materials, tools, and decorative finishes in a workshop-based setting

  • Develop communication and teamwork skills essential for working with clients and employers

  • Learn how to read and understand construction drawings and industry information

GCSE Level 2’s or above in both Maths and English.

Modules include:

  • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

  • Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication

  • Erecting and Dismantling Access Equipment and Working Platforms

  • Preparing Surfaces for Decoration

  • Applying Paint Systems by Brush or Roller to Non-Complex Areas

  • Applying Foundation and Plain Papers

  • Producing Specialist Decorative Finishes

Why choose this course?
This diploma is your gateway into the painting and decorating trade. With strong links to employers and experienced tutors guiding your progress, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to move onto further training or start working in the industry.

Outstanding Facilities for Construction Students

Our construction students learn in fully equipped, bespoke workshops designed to replicate real-world working environments. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience using professional tools and materials in safe, industry-standard settings.

You’ll be taught by fully qualified staff with extensive on-site experience, ensuring you learn from professionals who understand the demands of the job and the latest techniques used in the construction industry.

Whether you’re working with timber, tools, or technical drawings, our facilities and expert tutors provide the perfect environment to build your skills and confidence for a future in construction.

Industry Connections

We work closely with leading construction employers to ensure our courses reflect real industry needs, including:

  • Speller Metcalfe

  • Persimmon Homes

  • Interclass

  • Morro

  • Galliford Try

These partnerships help ensure you’re learning the skills employers value most, opening the door to future opportunities in the building and construction sector.

Practical Assessments and Multiple-Choice Tests.

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can do the Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating or Level 2 Apprentice Standard (if employed).

     

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