Introduction to Painting & Decorating - Online
This self-paced online course gives you a strong foundation in painting and decorating, designed to build underpinning knowledge that can support practical training or prepare you for further study.
This course is for you whether you are preparing for a career in painting and decorating, already studying and looking for additional knowledge to support your practical skills, or simply interested in developing your knowledge for personal or home projects.
Applicants for this course must reside in Scotland.
Content
- Health, Safety, and Preparation – safe working practices, PPE, hazardous materials, damp proofing, and preparing a workspace.
- Tools, Equipment, and Materials – understanding access equipment, brushes and rollers, safe use of materials, and maintaining tools.
- Understanding Colour and Surfaces – colour theory, organisational systems of colour, surface defects, plasterwork, and priming surfaces.
- Core Painting and Decorating Skills – applying paints, cutting in, stencilling, and creating decorative finishes such as marble and broken colour effects.
- Wallpapering Techniques – choosing adhesives, hanging wallpaper, and safe removal methods.
- Finishing and Sustainability – paint removal, steam stripping, and sustainable painting and decorating practices.
Progression
Move on to further study at SCQF Level 5/6, such as:
Cost per person
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