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Dulux Trade offers a series of one day and a few evening training courses that will enable painters and decorators to learn new skills ranging from winning new business to spray painting and interior design.
The courses, which are held at the Dulux Trade Professional Skills Centres across the country, including the home of Dulux, in Slough, cost £100+VAT per course (unless otherwise stated); however members of Dulux Select Decorators can join courses free of charge.
Training is delivered or facilitated by the Dulux Trade UK Learning and Development Team, with courses available to all Painters and Decorators, including people already holding qualifications or experience.
You can book your place by clicking on the "Book a place" button, or by telephoning Cheryl Seales on 01753 877192.
First Aid
This course is ideal for small workplaces that present few health and safety risks, where a nominated or appointed person is required to take charge in the event of an illness or accident. The course covers health and safety (first aid) regulations, managing an incident, the priorities of first aid, treatment of an unconscious casualty, resuscitation, shock and bleeding and common workplace injuries.
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Location |
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| December 16th 2008 |
Lincoln College |
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| January 28th 2009 |
St Helens College of Technology |
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Spray paintingA course which is always popular, it covers HVLP and airless spraying and shows how they can produce top quality finishes in domestic as well as commercial environments.
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Location |
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| December 12th 2008 |
Somerset College of Art & Technology |
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| February 12th 2009 |
Oldham College |
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| March 11th 2009 |
Lincoln College |
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Wallpapering
A basic wallcoverings course which includes the hanging of lining papers, blown vinyls and standard patterned vinyls, as well as providing hints and tips on wallpapering, where to start and finish, paste selection and help with trouble shooting.
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| Date |
Location |
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| January 23rd 2009 |
Waltham Forest College |
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| February 6th 2009 |
Highbury College, Portsmouth |
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| February 17th 2009 |
Plymouth College |
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| February 25th 2009 |
New College Durham |
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| March 3rd 2009 |
Belfast Institute |
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| March 12th 2009 |
Lincoln College |
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Building your business
This course is focused on improving your ability to identify new customers, generating more premium priced business and managing the administration of your business more effectively.
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Location |
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| March TBC |
Oldham College |
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Interior design
This course aims to bridge the gap between decorator and interior designer, enabling you to confidently produce perfect colour schemes for your clients.
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Location |
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| March 27th 2009 |
Somerset College of Art & Technology, Taunton |
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VOC Legislation & New products 6 - 8.30PM
FREE to attend
This course takes a look at the 2010 VOC legislation; what it means for you the decorator and the products effected by it. It also covers the new Dulux Trade 2010 and Ecosure product ranges, and the best new application techniques for water-based paints.
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Location |
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| January 15th 2009 |
Somerset College of Art & Technology, Taunton |
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| January 22nd 2009 |
Waltham Forest College |
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| January 27th 2009 |
St Helens College of Technology |
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| February 5th 2009 |
Highbury College, Portsmouth |
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| February 11th 2009 |
Oldham College |
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| February 16th 2009 |
Plymouth College |
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| February 24th 2009 |
New College Durham |
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| March 4th 2009 |
Belfast Institute |
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| March 11th 2009 |
Lincoln College |
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Covings and Cornices
A very hands-on and practical course, this covers all aspects of fixing cornices, dado rails and ornate mouldings. This will give you the confidence and skills to take on more of this kind of work.
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| Date |
Location |
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| December 17th 2008 |
Lincoln College |
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| January 16th 2009 |
Somerset College of Art & Technology, Taunton |
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Advanced Marbling & Graining
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| Date |
Location |
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| January 9th 2009 |
Leeds College |
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| January 10th 2009 |
Leeds College |
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Woodcare
This new course looks at interior and exterior woodcare, focusing on products in the Dulux Trade, Sikkens and Cuprinol Trade ranges, and also techniques for getting the best finish, and application methods for the different products and types of substrate.
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Location |
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| January 13th 2009 |
ICI Paints Training Centre, Slough |
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Understanding Your Customers
This course focuses on customer understanding, looking at the relationship you have with your customers, how to effectively build good customer relationships, how to handle conflict and improve your negotiation skills. Customer relationships really are key in this business, and this course will help you be more successful by giving you the tools to maximise and effectively manage your customer relationships.
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| Date |
Location |
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| March TBC |
Walsall College of Art & Technology |
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Profesional Trompe L´oeil
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| Date |
Location |
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| February 20th 2009 |
ICI Paints Training Centre, Slough |
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| February 21st 2009 |
ICI Paints Training Centre, Slough |
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