Painting and Decorating (NPA) SCQF Level 5
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: SCQF Level 5
Start in: January; August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 20 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Are you looking to pursue a career in painting and decorating or a related construction occupation?
You will gain essential hands-on skills in our classrooms and workshops and real-life experience of the painting and decorating trade through a work placement. We have established employer links which also include site visits and guest speakers.
Good attendance and achievement on this course will enhance opportunities for anyone who is enthusiastic, with a keen interest to progress onto an apprenticeship or employment as a painter and decorator.
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, your personal statement should reflect your passion for this subject.
- You will need to demonstrate that you are motivated and interested in painting and decorating.
Units include:-
- Preparing and painting surfaces
- Decorative painting
- Paperhanging
- Decorative treatments
- Health and Safety in the Construction Industry
How long will my course last?
20 Weeks4 days per week
- Beechwood Campus
Start date
January or August
Fees
Fee information for FULL TIME Further Education courses
If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course. Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.
Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible.
| Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £1,790 | £1,844 |
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Full-time | £6,149 |
For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Full time | £6,149 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
Fee information for PART TIME Further Education courses
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.
| Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time (per credit) | £122 | £126 |
| Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Part-time (per credit) | £500 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
Funding
You may be eligible to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance or Bursary.
Additional costs
You will be required to purchase PPE as part of this course (between £50 and £100). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/
What can I do on completion of my course?
Study
- NC Built Environment or related SCQF 6 construction course
Career
- Semi-skilled labourer in the construction industry
- Modern Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating
Apply for Painting and Decorating (NPA) SCQF Level 5
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