Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP87935 |
Location | Bersham Road |
Duration | Full Time, 1 Year ( 3 days per week) |
Department | Construction & Building, Painting & Decorating |
Start Date | 01 Aug 2023 |
End Date | 31 Jul 2024 |
Course Overview
This course is for full time students who are wanting to become Painters and Decorators in the construction industry. The programme will involve students attending theoretical classroom sessions to gain the underpinning knowledge and also attending practical sessions in our workshops.
The core curriculum will help learners to develop their confidence, knowledge, experience and skills in Painting & Decorating and will be enrolled on Gateway Qualifications L1 Diploma in Building & Construction.
Units consist of:-
● Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Associated Industries
● Working in Construction
● Environmental Awareness in Construction
● Access Equipment in Construction
● Residential Dwellings in Construction
● Decorative Paint Effects
● Paint Systems (Brush & Roller)
● Painting Skills
● Construction Painting
● Surface Preparation
● Wallpapering Skills
A range of assessments will need to be completed which include:-
-Practical assessments in the workshop
- Written exams
- Online multiple choice exams
- Project work
- Discussions
-Portfolio work
- Photographic evidence
Learners are also expected to complete either Essential Skills Wales, GCSE English & Maths and/or Digital Literacy depending upon their existing grades of Maths and English.
Learners will also be assigned a Progress Coach who will support them throughout their time on the programme and complete a PT programme with them. They will ensure that any ALN support is put in place before learners start and that any new support needs that may arise are incorporated into their programme to help them to succeed. The course is fully supported to meet individual needs and learning differences.
The programme is delivered over three days and will be a mixture of classroom and workshop
The core curriculum will help learners to develop their confidence, knowledge, experience and skills in Painting & Decorating and will be enrolled on Gateway Qualifications L1 Diploma in Building & Construction.
Units consist of:-
● Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Associated Industries
● Working in Construction
● Environmental Awareness in Construction
● Access Equipment in Construction
● Residential Dwellings in Construction
● Decorative Paint Effects
● Paint Systems (Brush & Roller)
● Painting Skills
● Construction Painting
● Surface Preparation
● Wallpapering Skills
A range of assessments will need to be completed which include:-
-Practical assessments in the workshop
- Written exams
- Online multiple choice exams
- Project work
- Discussions
-Portfolio work
- Photographic evidence
Learners are also expected to complete either Essential Skills Wales, GCSE English & Maths and/or Digital Literacy depending upon their existing grades of Maths and English.
Learners will also be assigned a Progress Coach who will support them throughout their time on the programme and complete a PT programme with them. They will ensure that any ALN support is put in place before learners start and that any new support needs that may arise are incorporated into their programme to help them to succeed. The course is fully supported to meet individual needs and learning differences.
The programme is delivered over three days and will be a mixture of classroom and workshop
Each learner will complete the WEST diagnostic assessments for literacy and numeracy. Students will work towards a range of units to help them achieve their qualification to support further progression into Further Education or Work-Based Learning.
4 GCSEs at grade E/2 or above including Maths, English (or Welsh 1st Language), and Science.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Learners will be supported to plan their next steps throughout the course. Progression could be to one of the following:-
– A higher-level course in a vocational area of your choice
-Traineeship or apprenticeship programme
– Employment
– A community-based programme
– A higher-level course in a vocational area of your choice
-Traineeship or apprenticeship programme
– Employment
– A community-based programme
Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased. Please see the attached equipment list for further information.
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