Painting & Decorating

A one year, full-time, Level 1 diploma course covering all the initial skills and knowledge required to gain a Painting & Decorating qualification.

These skills include Painting, Wallpapering, Stencilling, Glazing, Marbling, Graining, Broken Colour Effects, Roller Work, Health and Safety, HVLP Spraying.

Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

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Code

C4G101P

Level

Level 1

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Gravesend

Duration

1 Year

Starting

7/09/2026

Ending

18/06/2027

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What qualification will I gain?

NOCN L1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
Entry Requirements

Minimum GCSE grade 3 in Mathematics and English supported by two at grade 2
What progression options will I have?

Level 2 course, Employment, Apprenticeship
What costs are involved?

Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - £1650 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £110 This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform, trips or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.
How will I be assessed?

Portfolio, unit end tests, online exam and synoptic practical test.

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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Education Programme and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.

Please note in some areas where there is a higher maths, English or science content, or where technical skills are required, the entry requirements are higher than stated below. Applicants are advised of entry requirements for individual courses at their interview and this is checked at enrolment.

Interview processes and any pre-interview tasks will vary dependent on curriculum area; this information will be shared with you once your application has been processed.

At North Kent College, we welcome home-educated applicants aged 16 or older, recognising they may not hold the same formal qualifications as those from secondary schools. Suitability is assessed through interviews, alternative assessments, and any available formal qualifications.

Entry Level 3 Programmes

No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Curriculum area and Additional Learning Support team.
Level 1 Programmes

GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level qualifications. If you don’t have formal qualifications to meet these requirements, we will be able to assess your readiness during the admission process.
Level 2 Programmes

Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including maths and English and relevant subject qualification or minimum of a full Level 1 course in chosen subject at Merit or above and English and maths at Level 1.
Level 3 Programmes

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including maths and English and relevant subject qualification or minimum of a full Level 2 course in chosen subject at Merit or above and English and maths at Level 2.
Progressing to each Level of study

On successful completion of your qualifications and having met the college behaviour and attendance expectations, you may be able to progress on to another course. If not, the college will arrange a Careers guidance meeting with you to discuss alternative options.

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