NPA Award in Construction: Painting and Decorating

Course Content

Overview:

This nationally recognised qualification equips learners with the practical skills and knowledge required for a career in painting and decorating within the construction industry. It combines hands on training with essential health and safety practices, employability skills and core academic development.

What You’ll Learn:

Practical Painting & Decorating Skills:

• Preparing & painting surfaces
• Decorative painting techniques
• Decorative treatments & finishes

Health & Safety: Safe working practices in construction.

Employability Skills: Timekeeping, teamwork & communication.

Core Skills Development: Numeracy, ICT & communication.

All units within the course must be achieved to gain certification.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Gateway to Trade Skills (Construction) at SCQF Level 4 course or two passes at National 5 (or equivalent) one NAT 5 to be in English or Maths or relevant industry experience.

All applicants will require a satisfactory interview and includes a diagnostic test with a score of 40% or above required.

Method of Assessment

Practical based assessments and theoretical knowledge-based assessments both open and closed book at SCQF level 5.

Future Prospects

On successful completion, learners can progress to: 

• Apprenticeships in Painting & Decorating.           
• Advanced Painting and Decorating qualifications.
• Progression to SCQF Level 6 construction courses.
• Entry-level roles with construction contractors.