Painting and Decorating.

Get started.

Get a feel for the course by trying the activity below. Bring these along when you start class in September.

Things to read:

• The City & Guilds Textbook: Painting and Decorating for Level 1 and Level 2

• The City & Guilds Textbook: Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating

Things to watch:

• https://youtu.be/91VzlHQduoQ

• https://youtu.be/bGsdzJmJHrg

Activities:

• What are the leading brands of paint?

• Why is some paint more expensive than others?

• What is the worlds most expensive wallpaper?

• What jobs are there for painters and decorators in your local area?

Why study Painting and Decorating with NCC?

With an industry so vast, this course opens up endless opportunities for work and progression.

• You will develop a range of skills including preparation of surfaces, painting, hanging wallpaper and decorative paint effects.

• You will be trained by highly experienced staff who are industry experts and will support and guide you throughout the course.

• NCC has amazing industry links and many of our students go on to higher level apprenticeships and full time positions with some incredible employers!

Frequently asked questions.

• Can I get work experience while I study at NCC?

  Students have had work experience across the UK some of the highlights include The London Eye, Daily Mail and the London Dungeons!

• What can I do after?

  Many NCC students go onto higher level apprenticeships, studying their level 4 whilst in work with various companies.

  This course will assist you on the right road to a career in the decorating trade.

• What will I study?

  Topics include:

  • aspects of health and safety information

  • quantities and communication with others

  • building methods and construction technology

  • erecting and dismantling access equipment

  • preparing surfaces for decorating

  • applying paint systems

  • applying foundation and plain papers

  • producing specialist decorative finishes