It allows learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career as a painter and decorator. It covers the following skills:

• 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

Students are required to supply their own safety boots and overalls.

Candidates need to have completed 3 GCSE'S grade D-G and show commitment and motivation on interview stage. Students are required to supply their own safety boots and overalls.

• The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
• Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
• Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
• All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
• Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
• Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.