Diploma in Painting & Decorating
Course Code: P106178
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
North Harbour Campus
Start Date:
06 Sept 2027
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
Are you interested in becoming a painter and decorator? If you're not working in the industry already, our Level 1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating at City of Portsmouth College is a great place to start.
Units include:
- carrying out safe working practices
- communicating with others
- introduction to building studies
- health and safety
- introduction into the various types of paint
- hanging wall and ceiling papers
- textured coatings.
On top of your on-campus learning, you will complete a minimum of 30 hours of on-the-job experience within the industry. You will have the opportunity to work on many live projects, including community and charitable projects, and benefit from site visits, industry talks and demonstrations from experts. You will also have an opportunity to take part in competitions, including WorldSkills and Johnstone's Painter of the Year.
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including maths and English.
Attendance is two/three days a week, typically from 9.00am to 4.30pm. A high level of attendance is required for successful achievement of the course.
You will complete a variety of practical assignments and in class assessments. You will also complete two online exams. You will log your learning journey in a diploma portfolio folder. All elements must be completed to successfully achieve the qualification.
You could progress on to the Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating or into an apprenticeship standard.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
Level 1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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