Construction Craft: Painting and Decorating
This course is for learners looking to pursue a career in the Construction industry. The course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to support your progression into employment. This programme will provide you with the foundation knowledge and skills to underpin a career in the construction industry via the Painting and Decorating route. You will practice a wide range of practical disciplines, underpinned by supporting theory studies, with a focus on Health and Safety and Building Principles. You will be assessed by two external exams and several internally marked assessments linked to underpinning core subject knowledge. You will also carry out practical assessments in our excellent workshop facilities supported by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutors. This course will help support your progression to an Apprenticeship.
Start Date/s
01/09/2025
Entry Requirements
Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and Maths or the successful completion of the Work Skills for Construction Programme with Merit grades.
Assessment
Students will be assessed on a range of practical skills with a practical end test. Additionally, students will sit a range of modular exams linked to each of the theoretical elements of the programme.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you may progress to a Level 2 course or to an Apprenticeship in a trade-related area. Other courses that are available include Level 3 Construction courses and University study. Careers that this course may lead to include a range of roles within the Construction industry, or to the study of professional qualifications that could lead to becoming a site supervisor or a career in construction management.
Equipment Needed
You are required to provide appropriate safety boots.
You will have the opportunity to be entered for the national competition Skillbuild, which may lead to entry into international competition at Worldskills. You will have the opportunity to visit a wide range of manufacturing and industry sites to see the development and use of state-of-the-art equipment and materials. You will also benefit from a wide range of guest speakers to enrich the curriculum.
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