In the current economic climate in can be expensive to conduct minor repairs or to renovate your property. The level 1 award in painting and decorating is ideal for anybody wishing to gain the knowledge and skills required to maintain your home and will provide you with practical skills and a basic understanding health and safety, the correct use of materials and tools and equipment and the different techniques used in painting and decorating. After you have completed this course, you could try one of our other household renovation courses in plumbing, brickwork, electrical or joinery.