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Painting and Decorating Certification

The Painting and Decorating Diploma course is designed for individuals who would like to work in the decorating industry. This course is filled with information that will put you on the right path to starting a career in this field. Painting and decorating is a broad industry, which provides students with a wide range of possible skills to learn. As you work your way through this course, you will gain a full overview of the skills you will need to learn to work in the painting and decorating business, and how you can start your own business.

This is an online course, which provides students with the unique ability to study the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students can continue working full time and finish the course in a reasonable amount of time. The course is accessible from any internet-enabled device and you will receive online support while you train. Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the flexible modules. Upon course completion, you will be required to complete and pass a multiple-choice exam and then you will be awarded your certificate. You can download and print the certificate from home, or we can post it to you for a small additional cost.

What you'll learn

  • What a painter and decorator does
  • The common tools, equipment, adhesives, paints and varnishes
  • The risks you may face in the industry
  • Information about personal protective equipment
  • How to store and clean up your equipment
  • How to set up an emergency plan
  • How to identify different wall surfaces
  • How to paint and prepare different surfaces