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Painting and Decorating (Level 1 Certificate / Diploma)
City and Guilds
Trades & Craftfs
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Start Date2 Sept 2024
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Study ModeFull-Time
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Duration1 Year
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CampusStrand Road
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Erecting and dismantling access equipment working platforms
- Preparing surfaces for decoration
- Applying paint systems by brush and roller to non complex areas
- Principles of building construction, information and communication
- Applying foundation and plain papers
- Producing specialist decorative finishes
- Health, safety and welfare in construction
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
No formal entry requirements, applicants must have the potential to achieve full qualification.ROI Requirements
No formal entry requirements, applicants must have the potential to achieve full qualification.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
Work placement is optional component of this course, which would be encouraged for those wishing to pursue a career in this field.
What's Next?
Further Study
There are excellent progression routes from this Level 1 course on to L2 Traineeships to employment on the L2 Apprenticeship programme completing trade at Level 3.Career Prospects
Painters have excellent opportunities to become self-employed and start their own businesses. Once Level 3 Apprenticeship has been completed painters can progressed to HE courses to further develop their careers in the construction industry with job opportunities as site manager, project managers, H&S officers and teaching.Enquiry
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I was so much happier completing a course in something I really enjoyed, rather than studying three A-Levels in subjects that weren't going to benefit me in the future.Kyle Scott (Sport) -
Apprenticeships differ from school because you can actually earn a wage while gaining your qualifications.Declan McEleney (ApprenticeshipNI Welding)
