Foundation in Painting and Decorating
This programme of study will help you develop the skills required to enter a specific trade within the construction industry.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
You will gain the painting and decorating skills needed for construction, giving you the opportunity to progress to higher levels.
As well as improving your practical abilities, you will develop your skills in maths and English, which will support your main programme of study, enhance your life skills and help with your future career progression.
Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 2 (or equivalent) or higher in Mathematics
GCSE grade 2 (or equivalent) or higher in English
You will be required to attend an interview with a member of the construction team.
What will you learn?
Please note that, the content and course title may differ based on the government updates.
Units will include:
· Safe working practices
· Communication skills
· Basic wallpapering
· Painting techniques.
Practical and theoretical tests will be delivered throughout the programme.
Essential Skills
These sessions are designed to further develop you into society and better prepare you for the world of work, not just as an employee but also as a potential self-employed person.
Tutorial
You will meet with your tutor on a regular basis and will cover topics that are beneficial towards helping to make you more employable. You also have the benefit of receiving 1-1 sessions designed to guide you towards the highest achievement as is possible.
Work experience
You will be expected to complete a minimum number of work experience hours.
Dependant on your GCSE grades:
Math
You will continue to study Math in order to improve you current grade and better prepare you for your chosen trade.
English
You will continue to study English in order to improve you current grade and better prepare you for your chosen trade.
How will you learn?
You will learn on-site.
While we make every endeavour to run programmes as advertised, we reserve the right to cancel those which do not enrol sufficient numbers to make them viable.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need to supply your own safety footwear. A small charge may be made for other Personal Protective Equipment required to complete the course.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is via observation of practical work. You may be required to undertake real trade projects on which you will also be assessed. Your maths and English skills will be assessed through a controlled assessment or final exam.
Where next?
You can progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating as a full-time learner. There is also the potential to enter an apprenticeship or employment in the construction industry. If pursuing further studies, you will continue to develop your literacy and numeracy skills.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Course Information for Employers
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Career Information
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 1, 2024 9:24 am