Learn the trade that finishes the job. Preparing surfaces, applying paint, hanging paper, getting a clean, professional finish that lasts. This is your introduction to painting and decorating, hands-on in the workshop with real materials, backed by the health and safety knowledge every site needs. A skilled trade with steady demand, and a route to running your own business.
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How you’ll learn
Painting and decorating is the trade that makes a job look finished, and getting it right takes real skill. You’ll learn surface preparation and application, the foundations of a clean, professional finish, working hands-on in the workshop with real materials and tools. Alongside the practical work, you’ll cover health and safety in construction and how the industry works.
You’ll build up your skills across a choice of practical tasks, producing work you can be proud of. By the end of the year you’ll have real painting and decorating skills, the site knowledge to back them up, and a clear route to a Level 2 Painter and Decorator apprenticeship, or towards running your own business.
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Routine inspectors and testers inspect and/or test metal stock, parts and products, electrical plant, machinery and electronic components, systems and sub-assemblies, textiles, wood, paper, food, plastics and rubber goods, parts and materials to detect processing, manufacturing and other defects.
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of general labouring and construction duties to assist building, civil engineering and related trades workers in the performance of their tasks.
Where this course can lead in time
You'll train in dedicated workshops built for hands-on painting and decorating, led by tutors who've worked in the trade.
Decorating Workshops
Spacious, well-equipped spaces for real prep, painting and decorating work.
Expert Tutors
Every session led by tutors with real painting and decorating experience.
Links With Local Companies
Real experience on live projects, plus national competitions.
Student Voice
I’ve gained loads of skills that’ll help me in life and in starting my career as a full-time painter and decorator. College has been a great experience—everyone’s treated equally, and the staff are really friendly and supportive. I’d definitely recommend it.
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeThese are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
See the full unit listIf your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable — not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
About student supportIf your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportLevel
Level 1
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
NOCN
Entry
Grade 4 in Maths or English (other at Grade 2-3 min)
Assessment
Coursework + Practical Assessment
Applications for September 2027 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.
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