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Overview
This City and Guilds course will introduce you to painting and decorating skills. You can learn, develop and practise the skills required for working in the Construction Industry.
On successful completion of this course you'll receive a Diploma in Painting and Decorating at SCQF Level 4.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 4. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.
Minimum entry requirements
There's no formal entrance qualifications, but you should be interested in painting and decorating and be able to demonstrate this during the application process, as well as in the compulsory pre-course guidance sessions.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject.
What you study
You'll study:
- Erecting and Dismantling Access Equipment and Working Platforms.
- Preparing Surfaces for Decoration.
- Applying Paint Systems by Brush and Roller to Non-complex Areas.
- Applying Foundation and Plain Papers.
- Producing Specialist Decorative Finishes.
You'll also develop skills in communication, numeracy and ICT.
After the course
This course may lead you to a position as a Painter and Decorator.
Continuing Study
On successful completion, you'll have the opportunity to apply for the Diploma in Painting and Decorating at SCQF Level 5.