Construction and The Built Environment
Level 1

Painting and Decorating

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Classroom Aims
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
Duration:
12 Weeks
Campus:
EP Campus

The Course

This course is ideal if you would like to gain an introduction to painting and decorating and develop some basic practical skills. You will learn about the tools, materials and techniques used within the trade while gaining hands-on experience in a practical environment.

Topics include:

  • Introduction to painting and decorating
  • Basic health and safety
  • Painting and decorating tools
  • Correct and safe use of tools and equipment
  • Different paints and materials
  • Preparing surfaces
  • Basic painting techniques
  • Basic decorating techniques
  • Working safely and accurately
  • Practical trade skills

Throughout the course, you will learn how to use a range of painting and decorating tools, equipment and materials correctly and safely. You will have the opportunity to practise basic techniques and develop your confidence through practical activities.

You will also learn about the importance of preparing your work area and surfaces correctly before decorating. This will help you understand how different techniques and materials can be used to achieve a good-quality finish.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a basic understanding of painting and decorating and gained practical experience of some of the techniques used within the industry. This could provide a useful starting point for DIY projects or help you decide whether you would like to progress to further study in painting and decorating.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
You could take other construction skills courses at Level 1 including our Electrical, Plumbing and Plastering courses. Alternatively you could progress onto a Level 2 course at the College.
£450

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 29th, 2026
Duration:
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm 11 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 1
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
January 19th, 2027
Duration:
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm 12 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 1

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The Course

This course is ideal if you would like to gain an introduction to painting and decorating and develop some basic practical skills. You will learn about the tools, materials and techniques used within the trade while gaining hands-on experience in a practical environment.

Topics include:

  • Introduction to painting and decorating
  • Basic health and safety
  • Painting and decorating tools
  • Correct and safe use of tools and equipment
  • Different paints and materials
  • Preparing surfaces
  • Basic painting techniques
  • Basic decorating techniques
  • Working safely and accurately
  • Practical trade skills

Throughout the course, you will learn how to use a range of painting and decorating tools, equipment and materials correctly and safely. You will have the opportunity to practise basic techniques and develop your confidence through practical activities.

You will also learn about the importance of preparing your work area and surfaces correctly before decorating. This will help you understand how different techniques and materials can be used to achieve a good-quality finish.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a basic understanding of painting and decorating and gained practical experience of some of the techniques used within the industry. This could provide a useful starting point for DIY projects or help you decide whether you would like to progress to further study in painting and decorating.

This course is ideal if you would like to gain an introduction to painting and decorating and develop some basic practical skills. You will learn about the tools, materials and techniques used within the trade while gaining hands-on experience in a practical environment.Topics include: Introduction to painting and decorating Basic health and safety Painting and decorating tools Correct and safe use of tools and equipment Different paints and materials Preparing surfaces Basic painting techniques Basic decorating techniques Working safely and accurately Practical trade skills Throughout the course, you will learn how to use a range of painting and decorating tools, equipment and materials correctly and safely. You will have the opportunity to practise basic techniques and develop your confidence through practical activities.You will also learn about the importance of preparing your work area and surfaces correctly before decorating. This will help you understand how different techniques and materials can be used to achieve a good-quality finish.By the end of the course, you will have developed a basic understanding of painting and decorating and gained practical experience of some of the techniques used within the industry. This could provide a useful starting point for DIY projects or help you decide whether you would like to progress to further study in painting and decorating.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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