FCA (Foundation Construction Award) Decorative Occupations

What you will study

The FCA (Foundation Construction Award) Decorative Occupations is a useful course if you have no previous decorating skills and are looking for a change in career direction. The course will cover the basic skills of Painting and Decorating and could help you pursue a career in the Construction Industry or could be used to complement your existing career.

Subjects covered on the course include:

- Handle and store resources
- Contribute to work relationships
- Contribute to providing working platforms
- Clear and protect the work area
- Prepare surfaces for decoration
- Apply decorative materials

Who the course is for

This course is suitable if you would like to change direction and learn a new skill. It is also aimed at you if you would like to add some basic skills to your own portfolio.

This course is also suitable if you're unemployed or would like to retrain.

How you will study

Delivery is by way of workshop based practical tasks with job knowledge assignments.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed through a series of practical tasks and job knowledge assessments. There is also an externally set, online GOLA assessment.

Qualification Title

CITB/City and Guilds Foundation Construction Award in Decorative Occupations

Course Length

One year full-time and part-time.

Attainment of the required number of units can be accelerated to match your individual needs or ability.

The course can be studied full-time (15 hours per week) or on part-time day basis (fee payable).

Course Availability

The course is available at the following campus(es):

• Rhos-on-Sea

Entry Requirements

Building Craft Foundation course. Motivation, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential. Candidates without this qualification will be considered on an individual basis.

Your Options After the Course

After the course you could progress onto the ICA (Intermediate Construction Award) Decorative Occupations.

You could also go into employment in the Construction sector.

How to Apply

For further details on how to apply please contact:

Coleg Llandrillo Cymru
Advice And Guidance Centre
Llandudno Road
Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay, Conwy
LL28 4HZ

Phone: 01492 546666 ext. 338 / 339
Email: admissions@llandrillo.ac.uk

Support for Learning

College Llandrillo offers a wide range of support services if you have any additional learning support needs. For further information on support for learning contact the Learning Support Co-ordinator on 01492 546666 ext 535, or email j.mcgrath@llandrillo.ac.uk.