A one year, full-time, Level 1 diploma course covering all the initial skills and knowledge required to gain a Painting & Decorating qualification.

These skills include Painting, Wallpapering, Stencilling, Glazing, Marbling, Graining, Broken Colour Effects, Roller Work, Health and Safety, HVLP Spraying.

Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

Course options

Code

C4G101P

Level

Level 1

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Gravesend

Duration

1 Year

Starting

8/09/2025

Ending

19/06/2026


  • What qualification will I gain?

    NOCN L1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

  • Entry Requirements

    Minimum GCSE grade 3 in Mathematics and English supported by two at grade 2

    If you don’t have formal qualifications to meet these requirements, we will be able to assess your readiness during the admission process.

  • What progression options will I have?

    Level 2 course, Employment, Apprenticeship

  • What costs are involved?

    Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - £1650 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £120 This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform, trips or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.

  • How will I be assessed?

    Portfolio, unit end tests, online exam and synoptic practical test.