Certificate
Moving the needle on workforce readiness
Painting and decorating is one of the oldest skill sets within the construction industry. Paint is applied to protect surfaces exposed to the weather, to provide a ‘colour code’ in industrial settings and to produce hygienic surfaces that are easy to clean. Decorating is the final stage in making a building comfortable and attractive, and the ability to produce a quality paint finish is a valuable skill. This means that there will always be employment for people with appropriate skills in painting and decorating.
This 8-week course is perfect for beginners and professionals looking to build or refine their painting and decorating skills. You’ll learn about different paint types, surface preparation, and application techniques using brushes, rollers, and spray-guns. The course also covers safety practices and solving common painting problems, ensuring you can complete any project with confidence. Practical assessments and real-world projects will help solidify your new skills.
Modules
Overview of Paints and Decorating
- Definition of paint
- Materials used in paint/coating manufacture
- Define types of paint/coating (Enamel, Oil, Emulsion, Industrial)
- Define types of decorating
- Decorating Tools, Materials and Equipment
- Composition
- Their application
- Wall Filler- Plaster
- Wood Fillers
- Methods of application:
- Care of Equipment
- How to identify them
- How to rectify them
- Cleaning
- Plastering
- Caulking
- Sealing
- Wood – Primer Used
- Metal – Primer Used
- Concrete – Primer Used
- Other Surface eg. Plastic
- Deriving colours and textures
- Decorative and faux painting techniques
- Broken colour work
- Water based paints/ compounds
- Apply paint by brush and roller
- Use spray-guns
- Produce textured finishes
- Apply stains and wood finishes
- Apply Primer
- Read plans and specifications
- Estimating costs of different surfaces
- calculations of labour rates
- overheads applicable
- effective site measuring
- Preparing and presenting quotations and tenders
- Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent Basic math skills
Delivery:
Blended learning.
Assessment Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the course material through a variety of methods, including theory exam and practical work-based project.
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2024 Admissions open…
- Intake Dates: <
br>Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2025
Apr 7 - June 2, 2025
Jul 7 - Aug 25, 2025
- Time: 9 am - 1:00 pm
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Delivery: Blended
- Tuition: JMD 37,500.00
- Registration: $2,500.00