Course Overview
DIY Painting & Decorating Course is designed for beginners who want to develop practical decorating skills for home improvement, personal projects, or to explore a potential career in the construction and interiors sector.
Delivered in a practical workshop environment, the course runs over six weekly sessions, allowing learners to gradually build confidence and hands-on ability. No previous experience is required.
The course focuses on safe working practices, surface preparation, paint application techniques, and achieving a professional-quality finish.
Students will need:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Steel toe capped safety boots (mandatory for workshop safety)
Tools & Stationery
Notebook or notepad
Pens and pencils
Ruler
Folder for handouts
All major decorating tools, paints and materials will be provided during workshop sessions.
Course Modules
Course Information
Must be aged 19+.
This is a practical, skills-focused course. Assessment includes:
Practical Observation
Tutor observation of safe working practices and decorating techniques throughout the course.
Skills Demonstration
Completion of a small decorating project to demonstrate preparation and paint application skills.
Informal Knowledge Checks
Short discussions and questioning to confirm understanding of materials, preparation methods and safety procedures.
There are no formal exams
After completing this 6-week DIY course, learners may progress to:
Level 1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating (accredited qualification)
Construction multi-skills courses
Home renovation projects with increased confidence
Exploring apprenticeship opportunities in painting and decorating
This course provides a strong foundation for anyone considering further training or home improvement projects.
Supporting you
Travel
The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.
Malvern
Our Malvern campus is home to one of Heart of Worcestershire College’s Construction departments, providing specialist facilities and practical learning environments for students training in the construction trades.
Located in the heart of Malvern, the campus is easily accessible from across Worcestershire and the surrounding areas. Regular bus services connect Malvern with Worcester, Ledbury, Upton-upon-Severn, Pershore and Hereford, making travel to campus straightforward for students commuting from nearby towns and villages.
Great Malvern and Malvern Link train stations provide rail connections to Worcester, Hereford, Birmingham and further afield. From the stations, the campus can be reached by local bus routes, taxi or a short walk depending on your route.
Malvern is well known for its welcoming community, scenic surroundings and local amenities, offering students a supportive and accessible environment to study and develop their construction skills.
Check out some of the facilities at our Malvern Campus via the virtual tours below.
Malvern Link
- Malvern Link station
Worcester Road
Malvern Link
Worcestershire
WR14 1SW - A 13-minute walk to Malvern campus
Great Malvern
- Great Malvern station
Station Approach
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3AU - A 37-minute walk or 24-minute bus journey to Malvern campus