City & Guilds
    Level 1
    QN: 601/0514/8
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 1 Award In Construction Skills (Painting & Decorating)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 250 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    7 Units
    Guided Hours
    250 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Applying decorative effects

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to apply decorative effects
    • be able to prepare panels for application of decorative effects
    • be able to produce decorative effects
    2

    Applying wallpaper to internal and external angles and painting skirting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to prepare and decorate wall surfaces and skirting.
    • be able to prepare and decorate wall surfaces.
    • be able to apply random match wallpaper to internal and external angles.
    • be able to prepare and paint skirting board.
    • be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
    3

    Introduction to health and safety in construction

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know the importance of health and safety in the construction industry.
    • know how to minimise the risk of accidents caused by hazards.
    • know safety signs and their categories.
    • know Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
    4

    Introduction to the construction industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know types of construction methods used.
    • know sustainable construction.
    • know types of activities and job opportunities in the construction industry.
    5

    Painting a panel door

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to prepare panel doors for painting.
    • be able to remove paint from panels and prepare door for painting.
    • be able to paint panel doors.
    • be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
    6

    Painting and wallpapering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to prepare and decorate wall surfaces.
    • be able to prepare and decorate wall surfaces.
    • be able to apply wallpaper to prepared wall surfaces.
    • be able to paint wallpapered surfaces.
    • be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
    7

    Painting techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know how to prepare and paint surfaces.
    • be able to prepare and apply paint to surfaces.
    • be able to transfer and paint designs to prepared surfaces.
    • be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/0514/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2013