Foundation Construction Diploma
Painting & Decorating

A practical programme of Construction Training combined with an external assessment. This award is the first stage award of construction awards linked to the NVQ framework and apprenticeship programme.

Entry Requirements:
Successful interview and references

Length of course: 1 year

Units of training:
• Handle and store resources
• Contribute to working relationships
• Contribute to provide working platforms
• Clear and protect the work area
• Prepare surfaces for decorating
• Apply decorative materials

Progression:
• Intermediate Construction Diploma

Intermediate Construction Diploma
Painting & Decorating

A practical programme of external activity and assessment. This award is directly related to NVQ Level 2 Painting and Decorating and is the technical certificate within a foundation apprenticeship programme.

Entry Requirements:
Successful interview, references and/or
Foundation Construction Award or Diploma

Length of course: 1 year

Units of training:
• Prepare background areas to receive wall coverings
• Prepare background areas to receive paint applications
• Hanging and cutting in different types of textured
   papers

Progression:
• NVQ Painting and Decorating
• Advanced Construction Diploma Painting and
   Decorating