DIY Painting and Decorating - Intro

Our DIY Decorating – Introduction course is perfect for beginners who want to build confidence and learn the essential skills needed to refresh and transform their home. This practical, hands-on session guides learners through the core decorating techniques used in real domestic environments, giving you the knowledge to tackle your own projects safely and to a good standard.

This course is designed for complete beginners or anyone who wants to gain the fundamentals of decorating. No experience is required.

This is a fully taught, face‑to‑face practical course delivered in Basingstoke.
You can complete it in one full day, choosing either:

Two weekday evenings, or
One Saturday session

You will cover:

Basic hand tools for decorating
Wall repair techniques
Wall preparation
Cutting in a wall
Rolling a wall

All tools, materials and equipment for the session
Practical, hands-on instruction
Free tea and coffee throughout the course

How Does It Work?

You will complete the course in three straightforward steps:

Simply select your course that you would like to complete

Choose if you would like to attend in the evening or weekend

Select your date and attend your course

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Mervin, Private Student

A great training establishment with knowledgeable tutors and admin staff. It has been such a smooth and consistent journey from start to finish. I would definitely recommend it to others colleagues at my work place for future career development and gaining qualifications.

Written on: 2 July 2025

Ash, Private Student

From initial enquiry through to receipt of my certificate mttraining were great. I had initially contacted a company a lot closer to me but because Craig was so responsive and informative i decided to go with them. On the day of training our assessor David was equally as good. Although it was a test environment he was extremely helpful and managed to make you feel completely at ease. I had nothing but a positive experience. Highly recommend!

Written on: 2 July 2025

Ricky, Carpenter

I completed the EWPA Carpentry Level 2. It was carried out in one day plus taking a few photos and filling in some forms. The forms were pretty straightforward and Craig also offered some advice filling them in. The practical test was carried out with just myself and one other carpenter. We weren't in a rush to finish the little stud wall and chatted our way through the day. David the assessor was down to earth and helpful. I've received my certificate from Multi Trades 3 days after completion. So I will now call CSCS and get my blue card.

Written on: 4 July 2022

Jordan Cound, Private Student

I recently had to do a EWPA to gain a level 2 NVQ in bricklaying due to the changes in the cscs card system. I would highly recommend to anyone in the same situation to do the course with mttraining, the course is well organised and the instructor Ryan was great guy and thanks to Craig who was very helpful with the organising of the whole thing.

Written on: 13 August 2025