Level 1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating

Full Time

Course Details

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Course Code

QVC1ZC05/CAFAP

Course Level

Level 1

Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for you if you are interested in a career in Painting and Decorating. Ideally you will have some previous knowledge of the trade or can demonstrate some basic practical skills.

What will I study?

Health & Safety
Hanging, preparation and finish wallpapers.
Solvent-bourne and water-bourne finishes.
Specialist decorative effects.
Good practice & links to the construction industry
Preparation for the workplace
Classroom based knowledge activities.

Maths, English and IT will be an important part of your course. You will continue to develop these skills and may work towards a qualification at an appropriate level.

How will this course be delivered?

Three quarters of this course involves practical assignments in the Painting and Decorating workshop and the rest is based around knowledge based activities. Our dedicated painting and decorating lecturers strive to deliver training at the highest level.

What qualifications will I get?

Diploma in Painting and Decorating (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

To pass this course you will have to successfully complete all practical and theory assessments and pass an on line end test. All assessments are carried out by qualified assessors to the required qualification standard.

How do I get a place on the course?

Apply on line at www.solihull.ac.uk or at Student Services either at the Blossomfield Road or Woodlands Campus.
If successful, places are offered after interview and an assessment of your maths & englishwhich is carried out at the Construction Centre at Griffin Park.

What are the entry requirements?

City & Guilds Level 1 Basic Construction Skills (or equivalent BTEC qualification)
and
Maths, English & IT studies at Entry 3 or above

If you have Learning Difficulties or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

N/A

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

If you successfully pass this course you can apply to progress on to the L2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating.

Learners who have a high standard of attendance and have demonstrated a positive attitude can be recommended for any available apprenticeships.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

You will be required to provide safety boots and appropriate clothes to wear in the workshop.
You will also be expected to provide your on stationary e.g. pens, pencils and A4 folders.

Contact

Woodlands Campus

Solihull College
Auckland Drive
Smith's Wood
Solihull
B36 0NE

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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