This course is designed for anyone who wants to work in the decorating industry, giving you a full overview of the skills needed for a career in painting and decorating, including how you could go on to start your own business.
It’s an online course you can study in your own time and at your own pace, from any internet-enabled device, with online support while you train. On completion, you’ll sit a multiple-choice exam before receiving your certificate, which you can download and print, or have posted to you for a small additional cost.
What you will learn:
- What a painter and decorator does.
- The common tools, equipment, adhesives, paints and varnishes used.
- 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.
- How to cut and apply wallpaper.
- How to measure, cut and lay tiles.
- What it takes to run your own business, plus resources for small business owners.
This course sits within our Business courses, and pairs well with our Construction courses for anyone building a trade career.


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