Painting & Decorating - Level 1 - Gravesend

North Kent College

Oakfield Lane, DARTFORD, DA1 2JT

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 1

Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

North Kent College Gravesend

1 Year(s)

Full time

Not applicable

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

How to Apply - Apply through Careers East Sussex

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

Course Summary

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

Course Details

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.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

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

Entry requirements

Minimum GCSE grade 3 in Mathematics and English supported by two at grade 2.

Your next steps...

Level 2 course, Employment, Apprenticeship

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