The Entry Level 3 Award in Painting has been developed for delivery in a training environment and has been designed to:

• Introduce learners to the construction industry
• Help learners to decide what area of the industry they would like to work in
• Develop learners skills and knowledge at this level
• Prepare learners for taking further qualifications to enable them to enter the industry in their chosen craft.

Course content

• Clear and Store Painting Tools and Equipment
• Health and safety in construction trades
• Painting Skills
• Prepare to Carry Out Painting

Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements (i.e. qualifications a learner must have achieved) to take this qualification.

This qualification is accredited on the QCF for learners aged Pre 16, 16-18 and 19+.

Approved Centres must ensure learners are fully aware of the minimum age requirements of this qualification.

Assessment
The assessment requirement for this qualification is a learner workbook.

Learner Workbooks have been developed for each individual qualification, which gives us the flexibility to assess learners in the manner which best suits you.

This gives us the option to sign learners off on a unit-by-unit basis to aid with retention and recognise every learner’s achievements.

The Learner Workbooks contain both the knowledge and practical aspects of these qualifications, completion of the Workbook will ensure that all assessment criteria are met by the Learner.

Each Workbook has a supporting Trainer Workbook which gives guidance and exemplar answers for the Trainer to follow.

Financial information
16-18 year olds are fully funded Not all students after 18 may need to pay fees, depending on your circumstances.