Level 3 Technical Painting and Decorating
The course content will help you develop your practical and academic skills for roles within the painting and decorating industry.
Course Summary

Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
You will gain a variety of practical skills such as preparing surfaces, painting, wallpapering and decorative effects. Your practical skills will be supported academically in the classroom with theory lessons and tests.
Entry Requirements
Offers of a place on the course are dependent on your qualifications. These should include a Level 2 Painting and Decorating qualification and Maths/English. You will need a successful interview and initial assessment results.
What will you learn?
The course content will develop your practical and academic skills for roles within the painting and decorating industry.
You will gain a variety of practical skills such as preparing surfaces, painting, wallpapering and decorative effects. Your practical skills will be supported academically in the classroom with theory lessons and tests.
How will you learn?
You will learn on-site
What will you need to bring with you?
Students will be expected to wear College uniforms and you will need to supply your own safety footwear. A small charge may be made for other Personal Protective Equipment required to complete the course.
How will you be assessed?
Practical synoptic assessments are guided by City & Guilds. Final summative written assessments will be undertaken as scheduled by the awarding body.
Where next?
You could progress to an apprenticeship within the industry, to employment or to self-employment.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Career Information
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:40 pm