Painting & Decorating: Pre-Apprentice
Overview
This course allows students who didn’t manage to secure a place on a course in August a chance to join a group and work in a trade area that suits their specific requirements. It will provide students with a range of skills, industry-recognised qualifications and certificates that will assist them in the pursuit of a construction-related apprenticeship.
This course focusses on Painting & Decorating for the remainder of the academic year. Studying for a City and Guilds qualification.
Entry
Along with general experience of mature students. National 4 qualifications in Construction or similar technical discipline would be a considerable advantage to prospective students. Applicants must be 16 years old to commence this course without exception.
Learn
On this course, you will learn:
- Painting & Decorating techniques
- Employability
- Site Safety
Qualifications, Certificates and Experiences
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Painting & Decorating)
The course is predominantly practical based in workshop and project areas & includes one-half day of classroom work each week. Students will be expected to engage with and complete mandatory theory elements.
Engagement with employers through extended work placements may be available for students, you must show a genuine desire to enter the industry to be considered.