4 September 2018
Ever considered a hands-on career in a trade? Interested in making money doing something you enjoy? At City Skills, Salford City College, we offer school leaver courses and beyond in a range of trades including construction, plumbing, painting and decorating.
What can a career in painting and decorating offer you?
Want to be your own boss? Set your own working hours and pay-rates? An experienced painter and decorator has the ability to do both.
This hands-on and creative career is not only lucrative and flexible, but also gives you the opportunity to work in different environments and on varied and exciting projects.
If you excel in your career and gain enough experience to run your own business, you’ll be able to pick and choose jobs, keep your profits and decide how many and which days in the week you work – something many can only dream of.
Salary snapshot?
An experienced painter and decorator can earn anything up to £30,000 per year.
Qualifications we offer:
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
Highlights of studying at City Skills, Salford City College?
- Facilities at City Skills are one of a kind. The dedicated painting and decorating workshop will allow you to put into practice all the new skills your learning and although you are at college you are by no means confined to the classroom
- Teaching staff are experts in their field, and have all worked within the industry, making them the perfect people to learn from
- The college prides itself on its excellent industry links, working with local professionals to provide work experience, live briefs, guest lecturers and masterclasses
- Students who study on this course will get the opportunity to take part in practical community projects, putting their skills into practice. One live brief included transforming a local community centre in Broughton, Salford
Sound like the right pathway for you? School leaver enrolment is still on, with limited places available. Contact 0161 631 5000 to find out how you can secure a place this September.
