PAINTING & DECORATING AT TAUNTON
Blend art with precision and transform spaces through colour, texture, and expert finishes.
Bring spaces to life with colour and design
Painting & Decorating is all about creating atmosphere, enhancing architecture, and turning ideas into visual impact.
Offered as part of our wider Construction programmes at Taunton College, our courses prepare you for a practical, rewarding career where your work always makes an impression.
WHY STUDY PAINTING & DECORATING?
You’ll develop the core practical and technical skills needed for success in the trade, building both precision and creativity. Your training will include:
- Surface preparation and decorative finishes
- Wallpaper hanging and paint application methods
- Maintenance and repair skills
- Health, safety, and welfare in construction
- Construction technology and industry standards.
Master home improvement and become a style icon
The Painting & Decorating industry plays a vital role in both the construction and home improvement sectors, with ongoing demand across residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. As the industry evolves with new tools and sustainable methods, like water-based paints and dustless sanding, it offers exciting and modern opportunities.
Delivered at Taunton College, you’ll train in purpose-built painting and decorating workshops equipped with industry-standard tools, materials, and resources. Each project simulates real-life working conditions, giving you the experience to plan, prepare, and complete decorating tasks to professional specifications.
You’ll take on practical assignments, gaining real-world experience that mirrors what’s expected on site. Collaboration with other construction trades, such as carpentry, plastering, and brickwork, helps you understand how decorators fit within the wider building process.
Ready to train your eye for detail?
What are you waiting for? Visit Taunton College on one of our open days, and start your journey towards a career where you see your work come to life!
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