The course will develop your painting and decorating skills and is ideal if you have some knowledge and basic skills in Painting and Decorating or have completed a Level 1 course in Painting and Decorating.
You will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge that are important when you are working as a painter and decorator or progressing to further learning and training in this area.
The course is designed so that you learn the underlying principles and practical skills involved, as well as getting an overview of the principles of construction, building technology and terminology used. You will benefit for working with a number of industry experts and have involvement with various community projects
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What will I study?
The units you will study are likely to include:
Core Units: -Health and Safety in the Enviroment -Principles of welfare, health and safety in construction enviroments -Principles of working on the construction indiustry -Acces Equipment -Preparation of surfaces for decoration -Application of surface coatings Application of wallcoverings to walls and ceilings
All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.
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Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for you if you are aged 16 and above and work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in the area of painting and decorating.
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How is the course assessed?
There will be a number of online exams and a practical assignment that is externally set and internally marked with external verification.
The assignment is designed to assess the candidate?s depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and understanding from across content in the qualification, at the end of their period of learning. It will be completed under supervised conditions.
Unit 101, health and safety in a construction environment, is an imported unit that covers the health and safety knowledge that is required to gain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) ?Green Card? for access to construction sites in the UK
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Your Study Programme
If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can. All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 (C) at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses). Work experience will be part of your study programme and complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career. Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.
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Knowledge
You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:
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Work hazards, safe working methods and appropriate safety requirements
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Most appropriate products and use of colour in different settings
- Techniques of application by brush, roller, pressure assisted roller and spray application.
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Skills
You will have the ability to:
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Identify hazards and risks in the workplace ensuring a safe environment
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Select, use, maintain and store, paint, tools, wall coverings, spray equipment, steps, ladders and towers safely
- Use different application methods.
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Behaviours
What is required?
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Responsibilities towards own and others safety in the workplace
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Attention to detail, quality and continuous improvement
- Effective communication in a team, with clients or with management.
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General info
Students are expected to come to College every day with a scientific calculator, ruler, pens, pencils, coloured pencils, paper and a folder for the classroom. For the workshop there is a mandatory requirement that candidates bring and wear protective overalls and protective footwear at all times during workshop activities.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
You can progress on to another course within the college, full time work within the industry or an apprenticship
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Entry Requirements for new students
Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English and maths
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Admissions Process
We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply. These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements. If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you.
