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Painting and Decorating (NPA)

Glasgow Clyde College

Venues

Anniesland Campus

Content

This course follows a range of NPA practical painting and decorating units combined with health and safety, and related theoretical knowledge and understanding of elements within construction. It provides progression from the Level 4 Construction Skills course and offers progression to further study in construction. Good attendance and achievement on this course will enhance opportunities for enthusiastic people with an interest to progress onto apprenticeships and careers within construction.

Content Includes:
Preparing and painting surfaces; Decorative painting; Decorative treatments; Prepare and hang lining paper; Colour practice; Paperhanging: Patterned paper; Health and safety in the construction industry; Construction occupation practices; Employment and behavioural skills; ICT.

Entry Requirements

National 4 in a technological subject, National 4 English and Maths preferred, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4.

Progression Routes

Relevant NC or HNC course, or a craft apprenticeship in a construction trade.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Construction

SCQF Level

5

Career Area

Construction

Career Sectors

Architecture

Building Technology and Management

Civil and Structural Engineering

Construction Crafts

Landscape Architecture

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