Pre-Apprenticeship Painting & Decorating

Overview

Thank you for considering studying this course with West College Scotland. Applications for the course can still be made but it is already over-subscribed and you may not get a place on this occasion. Please consider applying for similar courses on offer or contact our Student Advisory Service via info@wcs.ac.uk with your name and contact details to discuss other courses options available to you. Alternatively please call us on 0300 600 6060.

What will I learn?

You'll learn about

• Producing Colour Schemes
• Coating Timber Surfaces
• Coating Plaster Surfaces
• Painting Masonry Surfaces
• Prepare and Hang Lining Wallpaper
• Prepare and Hang Patterned Wallpaper
• Decorative Painting
• Decorative Treatments
• Solid and Bench Plasterwork Skills
• Access Platforms and Equipment
• Construction Drawing
• Construction Studies
• Measuring and Costing
• Building Materials
• Health and Safety
• Communication
• Numeracy
• Working with Others
• Influences on Mental Health and Well-being
• Working for Yourself

Interviews for this course will include a short Maths & English aptitude test

What qualifications do I need?

• National 4 English
• National 4 Mathematics
• National 4 in Science or Technical subject

or

• Equivalent qualifications or experience

What can I do after?

Successful completion of this course can lead to a career in the construction industry, or an apprenticeship.

Further studies on the National Certificate in the Built Environment (Level 6) course is the natural academic progression route.

SCQF 5

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year/36 weeks

Days per week: 2.5

Additional Information

Please note international students are subject to higher fees for all non-commercial courses – visit our Fee Policy for further information