Painting and decorating is a skilled profession and this course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills for a successful, rewarding and creative career. During this course you will learn how to complete specialist, complex tasks and get ready to work in a supervisory capacity. Successfully completing this course will give you an advantage when seeking employment, either on commercial or domestic premises or self-employed, working on domestic repair and refurbishment projects. Work placement is a mandatory element of the study programme for all 16-18 year-olds. Students will spend a minimum of 20 hours in a relevant work placement, this can be achieved in a number of ways such as work on local projects, community challenge work or with an employer. Students are encouraged to look for their work experience independently. At Blackpool and The Fylde College we recognise that all students learn differently and our tutors work with you to ensure that their teaching methods support the way that you like to learn. This qualification consists of 5 hours per week classroom based learning for your underpinning knowledge and 7 hours per week workshop based. One key teaching and learning method is that of demonstrations. Your tutors ensure that demonstrations are used whenever possible so you can see the practical skill being used so you can then practise the skill. Following demonstrations, you will then have hands on practical time where you will be implementing the skill learned. There will be dedicated individual/self-study time which needs to be supported by your own study out of the College learning environments. E-learning is also a key element of all our courses and will involve you using our Canvas platform for independent study and learning.
This advanced course allows you to finesse your painting and decorating skills and is suitable for school leavers looking to develop a professional career in the sector. You will need 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above and a Level 2 relevant qualification. You will require English OR Maths at grade 4 or above along with the following: • A successful interview with a tutor • The ability to study independently • A genuine interest in the subject • Good communication skills • Hardworking approach towards the industry
This course is part of the City & Guilds Technical Level Qualifications and as such is assessed in a number of ways. You will sit the externally set and marked examination that will consist of short answer questions, multiple choice and detailed answer questions. Your practical skills will also be assessed in a number of ways. During the course your practical skills will be assessed to ensure competency and prepare you for the final synoptic assessment. All of the grades for the externally set exam and synoptic assessment will then be calculated so you will complete the overall year with a fail, pass, merit, distinction or distinction star grade. On successful completion of the course, your certificate will detail the grades you have achieved. Assessment weighting • External Exam = 40% • Graded synoptic Assessment = 60% Please note: you will only be given one opportunity to re-sit the external examinations and the final graded synoptic. Modules The following mandatory modules will be completed in this qualification: • Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms • Applying hangings to walls and ceilings • Producing specialist finishes for painted decorative work • Installing specialist architectural finishes for decorative work • Applying water-borne paint systems using airless equipment • Applying water-borne paint systems using high volume low pressure spray equipment.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB |
Painting and decorating is a skilled profession and this course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills for a successful, rewarding and creative career. During this course you will learn how to complete specialist, complex tasks and get ready to work in a supervisory capacity. Successfully completing this course will give you an advantage when seeking employment, either on commercial or domestic premises or self-employed, working on domestic repair and refurbishment projects. Work placement is a mandatory element of the study programme for all 16-18 year-olds. Students will spend a minimum of 20 hours in a relevant work placement, this can be achieved in a number of ways such as work on local projects, community challenge work or with an employer. Students are encouraged to look for their work experience independently. At Blackpool and The Fylde College we recognise that all students learn differently and our tutors work with you to ensure that their teaching methods support the way that you like to learn. This qualification consists of 5 hours per week classroom based learning for your underpinning knowledge and 7 hours per week workshop based. One key teaching and learning method is that of demonstrations. Your tutors ensure that demonstrations are used whenever possible so you can see the practical skill being used so you can then practise the skill. Following demonstrations, you will then have hands on practical time where you will be implementing the skill learned. There will be dedicated individual/self-study time which needs to be supported by your own study out of the College learning environments. E-learning is also a key element of all our courses and will involve you using our Canvas platform for independent study and learning.
This advanced course allows you to finesse your painting and decorating skills and is suitable for school leavers looking to develop a professional career in the sector. You will need 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above and a Level 2 relevant qualification. You will require English OR Maths at grade 4 or above along with the following: • A successful interview with a tutor • The ability to study independently • A genuine interest in the subject • Good communication skills • Hardworking approach towards the industry
This course is part of the City & Guilds Technical Level Qualifications and as such is assessed in a number of ways. You will sit the externally set and marked examination that will consist of short answer questions, multiple choice and detailed answer questions. Your practical skills will also be assessed in a number of ways. During the course your practical skills will be assessed to ensure competency and prepare you for the final synoptic assessment. All of the grades for the externally set exam and synoptic assessment will then be calculated so you will complete the overall year with a fail, pass, merit, distinction or distinction star grade. On successful completion of the course, your certificate will detail the grades you have achieved. Assessment weighting • External Exam = 40% • Graded synoptic Assessment = 60% Please note: you will only be given one opportunity to re-sit the external examinations and the final graded synoptic. Modules The following mandatory modules will be completed in this qualification: • Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work • Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms • Applying hangings to walls and ceilings • Producing specialist finishes for painted decorative work • Installing specialist architectural finishes for decorative work • Applying water-borne paint systems using airless equipment • Applying water-borne paint systems using high volume low pressure spray equipment.