Painting & Decorating Training Course

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Based in Newark, bordering Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, we are easily reached located just off the A1, A46 and A17. Also serving Derbyshire, Leicestershire and south Yorkshire.

Course Content and Aims

Whatever your reason for attending a Trade-Ability Painting and Decorating course, we guarantee you won't be disappointed. You will receive your Trade-Ability certificate with a sense of achievement and pride.Your certificate will outline the completion of the following objectives stated below:

 

 

Have an understanding of:

• Health & Safety, PPE & Safe working practices
• The correct use of the Tools of the Trade
• The Correct order in which to carry out work.

Course Objectives Painting:

• Learn the correct use of tools and techniques so as to get a professional finish.
• The preparation of ceilings, walls & woodwork, new and old surfaces.
• Repairing woodwork ready for painting.
• The application of a mist coat onto bare plaster.
  • The application of water based paints, primers, undercoats, emulsions & eggshell using brushes & rollers.
• Cutting in around obstructions openings & fittings such as windows, doors, radiators & switches.
• The application of oil based paints.
• Painting walls and ceilings.
• Painting doors, frames, skirting, windows & radiators.

Course Objectives Wallpapering:

• Learn the correct use of tools and techniques so as to get a professional finish.
• The preparation of ceilings & walls.
• How to measure wallpaper.
• How to paste.
• How to fold wall coverings.
• Hanging lining paper (Cross lining)
• Hanging finish wall coverings.
• Hanging Blown vinyl.
• Papering a ceiling.
• How to overcome obstacles.

End of course handouts will logically go through your syllabus. Therefore, you'll be able to use them as a step by step guide to remind you of the procedures when you start decorating on your own.

This is a hands on practical course so wear overalls or old clothing in case of that odd spillage and be prepared to have some fun!

Normal Course Cost £320

Deposit £100

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DIY

Painting & Decorating is an area of DIY that most people will attempt without any previous experience. So why do our course? Our instuctor will teach you all the tricks of the trade so you get that professional finish (like a nice crisp line when cutting in). He will help you choose the right equipment for the job (this will include the choice of paint & paper) and will reduce the time spent on the job.

Property Developer

Imagine carrying out all that hard maintenance and building work just to spoil it with a shoddy finish. This course will enable you to achieve a professional finish that can make all the difference.

Forces Resettlement

50% of our clientele are Service Leavers whom normally carry out multiple courses as part of their Resettlement grant. If you are in your resettlement period, your Standard Learning Credit may also be utilised.

We are ideally located within 30 minutes of many RAF camps in Lincolnshire and fall under a radius of under 50 miles for Army camps around Nottingham and south Yorkshire.

Contact us early to arrange suitable dates and completion of paperwork. Forces discount is also available, details of which are available on enquiry.

 

 

Customer Care

An underlining success of all our courses is attributed to the homely and friendly atmosphere that is created at the Trade-Ability workshop. Whilst our students hail from an array of backgrounds and occupations, friendships are formed easily as you relax into the surroundings. This is intimately easier when you are part of a small training team with a maximum of six students.

We care about your well being during and after the course has been completed. Our tutors are passionate about what they deliver and of what you will achieve. They will share the industries best practices and tips with you, so that with practice that smooth finish will be attained.

 

Course Availability

2010  

 22 nd -26 th March Fully Booked

Extra Date Added 19th-23rd April 4 Spaces Left

26 th -30 th April Fully Booked

24 th - 28 th May

21 st – 25 th June

26 th -30 th July

23 rd -27 th August

20 th -24 th September

18 th -22 nd October

15 th -19 th November

6 th -10 th December