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Painting and Decorating (City and Guilds) Diploma

Borders College

Venues

Tweedbank Campus

Content

This full time course follows a programme that is designed to acquaint the entrant with the practical skills and technical knowledge of Painting and Decorating. This will include Use of Access Equipment, Preparing and Painting Surfaces and the Different Application Techniques, Paper Hanging, Producing Decorative Painting and Creating Colour Schemes, and Decorative Treatments.

Students will also have the opportunity to improve their knowledge in related Numeracy, Communications, IT, Measurement, Drawing, Health and Safety, Construction Practices, and Employment and Behavioural Skills.

The course includes external online examinations through City and Guilds for Health and Safety and Principles of Construction.

The course can also include 1 day per week for work experience, to reinforce knowledge and skills obtained during the session, as well as to prepare students for employment.

Entry Requirements

Painting and Decorating: Introduction or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4. Interview.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

36 weeks

Department

Construction

SCQF Level

5