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  • Starts 10 September 2024
  • London Road Campus
  • Part Time
  • Tuition Fee £410.00
    Tuition fees stated are the annual cost
  • Exam Fee £125.00
    Exam fees stated are the whole cost
  • PLR1PDN001(2425)
This course is eligible for a fee waiver

You may be entitled to a fee waiver for this course if you are aged 19 or over and unemployed (seeking work and on certain benefits) or earning less than £25,000 per year.

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Your work is continually assessed throughout the course with each unit having a practical and theoretical assessment task. There are two online multiple-choice knowledge tests, an end of unit multiple-choice tests and various practical assessments.

In addition, you will be required to pass an end of year exam in order to successfully achieve the Diploma.

  • How much does it cost?

    You will provide your own overalls and safety shoes.

    If you are aged 19 or over, fees for tuition, exams and materials may be payable on enrolment.

  • Who is it for?

    This programme is designed to give you a broad knowledge and understanding of the Construction Industry and will provide the technical skills training to achieve a Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. Progression from the Level 1 course would be to the Level 2 Diploma in P&D or an Apprenticeship in P&D.

  • Entry Requirements

    You will need to complete an Initial Assessment prior to acceptance.

    You must be working at Level 1 or above in Maths and English, demonstrate commitment and motivation and be willing to study theoretical and practical components of the course. You will be required to take the CITB assessment paper to evaluate your ability to read and understand construction drawings.

  • What does the course involve?

    Includes:

    • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms
    • Preparing surfaces
    • Applying paint systems by brush and roller
    • Applying foundation and plain papers
    • Producing specialist decorative finishes.

    You will have to achieve all units and you must also achieve the required level of Maths and English (GCSE or Functional Skills). 

  • What do I do next?

    If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or email courseadvice@scg.ac.uk

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  • Construction Support Technician (Level 3 Standard)

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  • Craft Bricklayer (Level 3 Standard)

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  • Painter and Decorator (Level 2 Standard)

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    London Road Campus

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    London Road Campus

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  • HNC/HTQ Modules in Modern Methods of Construction for England (Design & Build Technician)

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    Starts 9 September 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 1 C&G Diploma in Painting & Decorating (6707-13)

    Starts 10 September 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 C&G Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-23)

    Starts 9 September 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 C&G Diploma in Painting & Decorating (6707-23)

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  • Level 3 C&G Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-33)

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    London Road Campus

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    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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    London Road Campus

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    London Road Campus

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  • Level 1 Diploma in Construction

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    London Road Campus

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  • Level 1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating

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  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating

    Starts 1 September 2025

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  • Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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Job holders in this unit group undertake a variety of administrative and clerical duties in national government departments, and in local offices of national government departments.

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    13 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
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    5 April 2025 - 9.00am-11.00am Book
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