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Level 3 NVQ
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*All prices are based on the 24/25 academic year. Subsequent years are subject to an annual increase.
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Course overview
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For further information on the course, please contact Mark Howroyd:
Email: mhowroyd@lcb.ac.uk
Contact Number: 0113 222 6972
For enquiries at Leeds College of Building, please contact the Business Engagement Team:
Email: businessengagement@lcb.ac.uk
Contact Number: 0113 222 6031
Entry requirements
The learner must be working in the Painting & Decorating industry and have prior knowledge and skills to have gained a Level 2 NVQ or Standard in Painting & Decorating. Learners will be required to collect evidence in the workplace and upload onto a digital platform. Learners must work for a Painting & Decorating company who produce work that meets the criteria for the course including:
- Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms in the work place, including ladders, stepladders, and mobile towers.
- Applying coatings by Air and Airless spray in the workplace
- Applying standard and specialist wallpapers to complex surfaces in the workplace
- Apply painted finishes to complex surfaces by brush in the workplaces.
Without access to named specialist work, criteria cannot be achieved. The course is best suited for those who want to achieve a Level 3 qualification to facilitate their progression in the construction industry. The course is mainly evidence based which is gained on site, alongside assessor observations. Training on systems will be given, but access to, and ability to use IT is essential.
The course is fully funded for eligible individuals who are aged 19-23 years, UK residents who have lived in the country for the past 3 years, or those who have the right to work and study in the UK. Learners over 24 years of age, can also be funded via the Adult Education Budget.
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The construction industry is facing a national skills shortage, creating strong demand for qualified professionals across all trades.
This course is a great way to upskill in your current role, boost your career prospects, or take the first step into a new area of construction.