This is a full-time, hands-on course designed to prepare learners for employment or progression within the painting and decorating trade. The course combines classroom-based theory with extensive practical work, providing learners with real-world skills in surface preparation, painting, wallcovering application, and health and safety in a construction environment.

Key units covered include:

Health and safety in a construction environment

Principles of working in the construction industry

Surface preparation for decoration

Application of paints and wallcoverings

Working with access equipment

Learners will complete a formal synoptic practical assignment over 15 hours, based on a realistic decorating scenario involving the preparation and finishing of walls, ceilings, doors, and trim to industry standards.

The course is assessed through a combination of online multiple-choice exams and internally marked practical assignments.

Learners benefit from access to industry-standard workshops, professional tools, and experienced tutors. The programme offers:

Practical, realistic decorating tasks including wallpapering and advanced paint finishes

Guest speakers from the decorating industry and opportunities for site visits

Emphasis on health and safety, with preparation for obtaining a CSCS Green Card

Development of employability and planning skills, including method statements and job preparation techniques

High levels of tutor and peer feedback through quality review checkpoints in every task

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above

· Level 1 Painting and Decorating qualification

You will be interviewed for this course and should show an interest in practical construction work, classroom studies and a willingness to follow strict health and safety protocols.

On successful completion of this qualification, you can progress to:

· An Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating

· Employment in the decorating industry as a painter and decorator or junior site operative

Level 2 Technical in Painting & Decorating

Level 2 Painting & Decorating Standard (Apprenticeship)