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Introduction to Painting and Decorating – Part Time

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About the course

This painting & decorating taster course is designed to prepare leaners wishing to enter the industry or a keen DIYer who is looking to improve their knowledge and skills

*This course is now full, please enquire at info@telfordcollege.ac.uk for any future dates*

Topics and units

  • Health & Safety requirements
  • Correct measurement and planning
  • Understanding a specification
  • How to prepare plastered surfaces – holes, cracks and imperfections
  • How to apply emulsion by brush and roller to wall surfaces
  • Cutting in correctly
  • How to prepare and paint timber surfaces
  • How to paint panel and flush doors
  • How to remove wallpaper correctly
  • How to apply wallpaper (Basic)

Entry requirements

No prior skills or training is required for this course, however, a good understanding of maths and English is desirable

 

Over the age of 18

Additional information

Dates for this course run on Tuesday evenings, 6pm-9pm, from:

  • 04/03/25 – 01/04/25
  • 13/05/25 – 17/06/25

*T&Cs apply

Equipment needed

  • Steel toe capped boots
  • Hi Viz Jacket
  • Work trousers
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Tape measure

Type

Short course

Duration

5 weeks

Start date

Various, see additional info

Campus

Wellington Campus

Fee

Free if 19+ and earn less than £25,000. £30 course fee if earning over £25,000

Support

We understand that there are many barriers when you look at coming to college. Find out more information about the support we offer.

Talk to us

If you need some more information you can contact our course information, advice and guidance team using our online form.

Upcoming events

Taster Event – Adult Hairdressing & Barbering
16 June 2025
5.30pm — 8.00pm
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