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Painting and Decorating Level 1 Diploma (Part Time)

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  • Hours: 7 hours per week, 36 weeks
  • Next start date(s): September
  • Course Location: Deptford Campus
  • Who it's for: School Leaver 16-18, Adults Learners 19+

Is this course for me?

This course consists of a flexible programme involving practical and theoretical study. Subjects covered include contributing to the provision of efficient working practices, putting up and dismantling working platforms, applying paint systems by brush and roller and producing decorative specialist paint finishes.

What can I do next?

This can lead to further study at the College on the NVQ Level 2 course or employment opportunities in the building industry.

What are the entry requirements?

You will need reasonable levels of literacy and numeracy to join this course. Applicants also need to be employed or self employed to enable work based assessment to be carried out.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is by an externally set theoretical knowledge test, taken at the College and retaken if necessary. Students also meet regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss progress.

This can lead to employment in

The building industry.

What will it cost?

If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances, you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out when you apply.

Course fee: £670 Exam fee: £110

Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2011-2012 only.