Level 1 in Painting & Decorating

Working as a painter and decorator offers reliable employment across new builds, commercial properties and domestic home improvement. This Level 1 Painting and Decorating Study Programme is designed for you if you’re interested in developing practical skills within the construction industry.

You’ll learn core paint application techniques using brushes and rollers to achieve a high-quality finish, alongside understanding working platforms and safe working at height. Learning is hands-on and industry-focused, helping you develop confidence in workshop and real work environments.

You’ll also gain valuable work experience through involvement in local community projects, including restoring and redecorating properties. Alongside your technical training, you’ll improve your maths and English skills and build employability skills to prepare you for progression into work or further study.

Course Highlights:

• Practical, hands-on painting and decorating training
• Development of professional paint application techniques
• Work experience through local community projects
• Focus on safe working practices, including working at height
• Support to develop maths, English and employability skills
• Clear progression routes into Level 2 study or employment

Course Units:

• Paint application using brushes and rollers

• Surface preparation techniques

• Working platforms and working at height

• Health and safety in construction

• Employability and professional skills

This is a full-time programme combining classroom-based learning, practical workshop sessions and work experience. Teaching is designed to reflect real construction site practices and industry standards.

4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above

On successful completion, you can progress to the Level 2 Painting and Decorating Programme or move into employment as an entry-level painter and decorator working on construction sites or within domestic and commercial properties.