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12th Jan 2026 - 12th Jun 2026
Mode of study: Full-time
Years: 1
Location: City Campus
What if All My Course Choices Are Full?
If one of your course choices is full, we'll put you on the waiting list and progress your second choice.
If all your course choices are full and you want to be considered for something else or need advice, please contact us.
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
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If you have any questions about applying for our courses, please contact our Application Team at
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
11th Jan 2027 - 11th Jun 2027
Mode of study: Full-time
Years: 1
Location: City Campus
What if All My Course Choices Are Full?
If one of your course choices is full, we'll put you on the waiting list and progress your second choice.
If all your course choices are full and you want to be considered for something else or need advice, please contact us.
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
Our Application System is currently unavailable.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
We’ll share updates on our website and social media channels as soon as we have more information.
If you have any questions about applying for our courses, please contact our Application Team at
Email: applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Telephone: 0141 375 5191
Overview
On this course you'll study the practical and theoretical aspects of Painting and Decorating, which will prepare you for working in the Construction Industry. You'll also develop transferable skills such as numeracy and efficient working practices which will help you to get a job in this field.
You'll receive a National Progression Award in Construction from the Scottish Qualification Authority on the successful completion of this course. This is a recognised National Qualification in Construction.
This course runs for 6 months from January - June.
Watch as our students and staff talk about the learning experience at the College.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Minimum entry requirements
- One National 4 qualification including English, Mathematics, Science or a Technical subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
This course has limited places and we’ll only invite applicants to interview subject to places available.
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 area or we’ll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
- Preparing and Painting Surfaces.
- Decorative Painting.
- Decorative Treatments.
- Prepare and Hang Lining Paper.
- Colour Practice: Painting and Decorating.
- Paperhanging: Patterned Paper.
- Numeracy.
- Sustainability.
- Construction Occupation Practices.
After the course
This course will help prepare you for a career in Painting and Decorating.
Continuing study
There may also be the opportunity to progress onto other National Qualification courses.