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Level 1 Painting and Decorating/Interior Design

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

This painting and decorating course is ideal for you if you are a school leaver looking to gain the skills necessary to seek employment within the construction industry and specialise in the area of painting and decorating and wish to gain a Level 1 qualification. Working closely with construction professionals you will start to develop your painting and decorating skills while being creative to design and create interior design solutions that meet the needs of your customers. From initial concept through to design and build stages you will develop ideas that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, and conducive to the intended purposes your customers. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: •Principles of building construction, information and communication •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 •Health, safety and welfare in construction You will also study for qualifications in Functional Skills and Employability and Social Development.

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at Grade 2

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

    Main Campus Booth Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · NORTHAMPTON

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