Key Facts

  • Starting
    1 Aug 2026
    Location
    STC Wandsworth Remote Learning
    Start Time
    06:15
    End Time
    06:15
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    1 Aug 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    WCRX333FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 59

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Start and Run a DIY Business, Painting & Decorating

Start and Run a DIY Business, Painting & Decorating

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Turn your practical skills into a profitable business. Learn the essentials of painting, decorating and running a small DIY service.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    You'll learn how to complete basic decorating tasks and how to set up, price and promote your own DIY business.

  • Entry Requirements


    Open to all levels and no prior DIY experience required.

    Delivery and Support This is an online course. Upon registration, you will receive your access link via email within 5 working days. If you have not received this, please check your spam junk folder before contacting us. Once enrolled, you'll gain access to your course materials and begin your learning journey at your own pace. We also offer a wide range of additional online courses to support your continued professional and personal development. If you're looking to expand your skills further, we encourage you to explore and enrol unto our other online or in person courses available. If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss customised in-person training for groups of 12 or more, please contact us at: audrey.francis@stcg.ac.uk. Enjoy your learning journey!

  • Course Content


    *Painting and decorating basics

    *Tools and materials

    *Preparing surfaces

    *Pricing your services

    *Marketing your business

    *Customer service essentials

  • Progression Next Steps


    STUDY ONLINE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE WCRX337FC Social Media Marketing
    WCRX326FC Set Up & Launch Your Online Course
    WCRX334FC Property Development

    IN PERSON STCG Construction or Business Course

  • Additional Information


    Delivery and Support This is an online course. Upon registration, you will receive your access link via email within 5 working days. If you have not received this, please check your spam/junk folder before contacting us. Once enrolled, you'll gain access to your course materials and begin your learning journey at your own pace. We also offer a wide range of additional online courses to support your continued professional and personal development. If you're looking to expand your skills further, we encourage you to explore and enrol unto our other online or in person courses available. If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss customised in-person training for groups of 12 or more, please contact us at: audrey.francis@stcg.ac.uk. Enjoy your learning journey!

  • Course Structure


    *Self‑paced online modules

    *Practical demonstrations

    *Business planning tasks

    *Real‑world examples

  • Assessment Details


    Online quizzes and practical planning tasks.

  • Teaching and Learning


    Teaching is practical, business focused and ideal for learners wanting to earn extra income.