Level 1 - Painting and Decorating

Do you like working in a hands-on environment? Do you like learning in a more practical way? Do you have a good attention to detail? Are you are hard worker? If so the construction industry might be for you!

The Level 1 study programme in Painting and Decorating is a recognised qualification across the construction sector. This would be delivered as a full time course for 3 days a week at Hull Training, you would also carry out work experience in your vocational area to give you a taste of the industry. You would learn the basics of painting and decorating and once your skills have been developed we would move on to more advanced skills.

You would gain your

• Level 1 Certificate in Painting and Decorating
• You would work towards gaining your CSCS card (Health and Safety)

You have to continue working on your English and maths if you did not get a 4 or above at GCSE, we have a dedicated team who would support you through those qualifications.

During this course you will learn a full range of skills that a painter needs including:

• Health safety and Welfare in construction
• Moving and Handling
• Working at Heights
• Preparing surfaces for decorating
• Applying paint by brush
• Employability Skills
• Work Experience

You will receive instruction, guidance and encouragement to practice and develop the skills necessary to achieve the award.

You need to be aged 16-18.

You do not need any prior painting and decorating qualifications

This qualification will enable you to progress into a careers as a painter and decorator.