CRICOS CODE: 120090F | COURSE CODE: CPC30620
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
About this course
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake further studies in the related field, such as the Diploma of Building and Construction.
Mode of Course Delivery
67% face-to-face and 33% online
Timetable
Please contact the college for the class timetable.
Qualification Structure
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCPB3026* | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
| CPCCPD2011* | Handle and store painting and decorating materials |
| CPCCPD2012* | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment |
| CPCCPD2013* | Remove and replace doors and door and window components |
| CPCCPD3021* | Prepare existing coated surface for painting |
| CPCCPD3022* | Apply paint by brush and roller |
| CPCCPD3023* | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray |
| CPCCPD3024* | Apply paint by spray |
| CPCCPD3025* | Match specific paint colours |
| CPCCPD3026* | Apply stains and clear timber finishes |
| CPCCPD3027* | Remove and apply wallpaper |
| CPCCPD3028* | Apply decorative paint finishes |
| CPCCPD3030* | Apply protective paint coating systems |
| CPCCPD3031* | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry |
| CPCCPD3035* | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting |
| CPCCPD3036* | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities |
| CPCCPD3029* | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
* All the units marked with an asterisk have a pre-requisite UOC:
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisite requirements for this course, but preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- Have completed a Certificate II in related fields of study, or have relevant workplace experience.
It is recommended that individuals should:
- Be 18 years or older; and
- Have completed Australian Year 12 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
- International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
A pre‐training interview or a placement test may be required with the candidate to determine the current competency and/or vocational experience, as well as the candidate’s expectations from this course.
Potential Career Outcomes
Successfully completing this training provides the knowledge and skills required for students to gain fulltime/part time or casual employment in the following role/s: