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Overview
This course is suited to those who have some skills in painting and decorating and would like to develop them further.
On successful completion of this course candidates will receive a Diploma in Painting and Decorating at SCQF Level 5.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.
This course runs for 6 months from January - June.
Minimum entry requirements
- Diploma in Painting and Decorating at SCQF Level 4 or equivalent; OR
- Relevant qualifications at National 4 (technical); OR
- Relevant industrial experience.
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 are 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.
- Applying foundation and plain papers.
- Producing specialist decorative finishes.
- Applying and creating colour.
You can also develop your skills in communication, numeracy and ICT.
After the course
This course may lead to a position as a Painter and Decorator.