Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

13th Jan 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Overview

On this course you'll study the practical and theoretical aspects of Painting and Decorating, which will prepare you for working in the Construction Industry. You'll also develop transferable skills such as numeracy and efficient working practices which will help you to get a job in this field.

You'll receive a National Progression Award in Construction from the Scottish Qualification Authority on the successful completion of this course.  This is a recognised National Qualification in Construction.

This course runs for 6 months from January - June.

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This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• One National 4 qualification including English, Mathematics, Science or a Technical subject; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we’ll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You'll study:

• Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
• Preparing and Painting Surfaces.
• Decorative Painting.
• Decorative Treatments.
• Prepare and Hang Lining Paper.
• Colour Practice: Painting and Decorating.
• Paperhanging: Patterned Paper.
• Numeracy.
• Sustainability.
• Construction Occupation Practices.

After the course

Careers

This course will help prepare you for a career in Painting and Decorating.

Continuing study

There may also be the opportunity to progress onto other National Qualification courses.