Construction and The Built Environment
Level 1

Painting and Decorating

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Classroom Vocational Programme
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
EP Campus

The Course

Whether you want to be self-employed, or work for a large construction company, this course will help you get your career off the ground. You’ll learn all the skills and techniques you need for employment as a painter and decorator by working on both interior and finishing jobs, including more creative and intricate projects. 

You will cover the following topics:

  • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
  • Preparing surfaces for decoration
  • Applying paint systems by brush and roller to non-complex areas
  • Applying foundation and plain papers
  • Producing specialist decorative finishes

Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 2/ E or above.
The skills you learn on this course will improve your employment prospects or enable you to progress to the Level 2 Painting and Decorating course at the College.
£1206

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

Potential Career Pathways

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Up to £40,000

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Start Date:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 1

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24th September

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The Course

Whether you want to be self-employed, or work for a large construction company, this course will help you get your career off the ground. You’ll learn all the skills and techniques you need for employment as a painter and decorator by working on both interior and finishing jobs, including more creative and intricate projects. 

You will cover the following topics:

  • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
  • Preparing surfaces for decoration
  • Applying paint systems by brush and roller to non-complex areas
  • Applying foundation and plain papers
  • Producing specialist decorative finishes

Whether you want to be self-employed, or work for a large construction company, this course will help you get your career off the ground. You’ll learn all the skills and techniques you need for employment as a painter and decorator by working on both interior and finishing jobs, including more creative and intricate projects. You will cover the following topics: Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms Preparing surfaces for decoration Applying paint systems by brush and roller to non-complex areas Applying foundation and plain papers Producing specialist decorative finishes
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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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