Level 3 Painting and Decorating

The Painting and Decorating Level 3 course offers advanced training for students wanting to improve their skills and follow career paths in the decorating industry. This course covers previously taught content in addition to adding more complex techniques including advanced brushwork, spray painting, and decorative finishes including marbling, stenciling, and textured effects. Students will learn how to correct and smooth out defects for perfect surfaces as they examine surface preparation for a range of materials—including brick, plaster, metal, and wood. The program also includes thorough wallpapering instruction covering how to correctly measure, cut, and hang wall coverings. Priority on health, safety, and ecologically friendly procedures including suitable ventilation, PPE use, and waste minimization. Students will also develop critical abilities in project planning, client communication, budgeting, and time management if they are to guarantee professional results on every task. This course is ideal for people who like to work freely and with confidence on both domestic and commercial decorating projects.

Learning outcomes:

• Apply advanced painting techniques using brushes, rollers, and spray tools.
• Prepare and treat a variety of surfaces for durable finishes.
• Create decorative effects like marbling, stenciling, and textured finishes.
• Measure, cut, and hang wallpaper with precision and accuracy.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental best practices on job sites.
• Communicate effectively with clients and manage project expectations.
• Plan and organise decorating projects within time and budget limits.
• Choose appropriate materials and colour schemes for different environments.
• Identify and repair common surface imperfections.
• Implement eco-friendly techniques in painting and decorating tasks.