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Level 1 Award
Level 1 Certificate - LAR Code: 60105227
Level 1 Diploma - LAR Code: 600877X
Level 2 Diploma - LAR Code: 60085848
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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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For general course enquiries, please contact the Admin Team by calling 0113 222 6014 or emailing constructioncrafts@lcb.ac.uk.
Course overview
This is a Skill Start course.
This course is aimed at those aged 19+ who are interested in a career in the painting & decorating industry or who simply want to gain some skills in this area.
The level 1 and 2 diplomas are great for those who are looking to train as a domestic decorator, working on private housing properties.
If you are interested in the NVQ route, it’s best you speak to a member of the team, as changes are being introduced to this qualification later in the year.
To apply please click the button located next to the course title.
For general course enquiries please contact the Admin Team by calling 0113 222 6014 or emailing craft@lcb.ac.uk.
Entry requirements
Level 1 Award & Certificate – no entry requirements, length of course is 9 weeks
Level Diploma – no entry requirements, length of course is 17 weeks (if you have completed the award) or 23 weeks
Due to changes in the way Adult Education is funded, from August 2021 onwards we only accept students who live within the West Yorkshire Combined Authority area or areas not covered by another Combined Authority.
What skills and qualities do apprentices need?
Course content
The course covers the following units:
Level 1 Diploma
- Carry out safe working practices in construction
- Information, quantities and communicating with others
- Building methods and construction technology
- Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms
- Prepare surfaces for decoration
- Apply paint systems by brush and roller
- Apply foundation and plain papers
- Produce specialist decorative finishes
- Prepare for and paint flush doors and hang wallpaper
Level 2 Diploma
- Carry out safe working practices in construction
- Information, quantities and communicating with others
- Building methods and construction technology
- Prepare surfaces for decoration
- Apply paint systems by brush and roller
- Apply standard papers to walls and ceilings
- Produce specialist decorative finishes
- Apply waterborne paint systems using high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray equipment
- Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms
- Prepare for and decorate a room including doors and balusters
Learning methods
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Next steps after this course
The 9 week day time course will give you an introduction into your chosen trade area. After this you will have the option to progress onto a longer programme studying towards a Level 1 Diploma.
After completing the Level 1 course there are a number of options available, depending on your final grade you could move onto an apprenticeship, a Level 2 Diploma or seek employment.