This is a Level 1 qualification that provides you with the necessary skills to pursue a career in Painting and Decorating. During this evening course, you will start to complete basic practical tasks to help build your confidence and develop key skills.
In 2022, around 4,000 people were employed by the construction industry in Bury with many more being employed across the wider regional area.
At Bury College, our wide range of courses are aimed at those looking to upskill, start a new career or simply learn a new skill to help you with DIY in your own home.
Topics you will study include:
This course is the first step towards becoming a successful Painter and Decorator.
This course could lead to employment in the painting and decorating sector, or construction industry in general. This course could also lead to an apprenticeship.
After successfully passing the Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, you may wish to progress to the level 2 Diploma in Painting and decorating. This course is also a year’s duration.
You will be expected to purchase white overalls and boots for working in the practical areas. All tools are provided for use by the college.
If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2022), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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