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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Trade-level painting and decorating skills for residential and commercial projects.

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Level

Certificate III

Duration

52 weeks

Fees

Code

CPC30620

CRICOS

116616D

Total Units

Course overview

The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Entry requirements

Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. View accepted tests →
Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background

Career outcomes

Painter and decorator

Course structure

29 units in total · 26 core · 3 electives

Core units

CPCCPD2011 Handle and store painting and decorating materials
CPCCPD3036 Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
CPCCPD3035 Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
CPCCPD3028 Apply decorative paint finishes
CPCCPB3026 Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
CPCCPD3025 Match specific paint colours
CPCCPD3021 Prepare existing coated surface for painting
CPCCPD3027 Remove and apply wallpaper
CPCCPD3026 Apply stains and clear timber finishes
CPCCPD2013 Remove and replace doors and door and window components
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCPD3022 Apply paint by brush and roller
CPCCPD3023 Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
CPCCPD3031 Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
CPCCPD3030 Apply protective paint coating systems
CPCCPD3024 Apply paint by spray
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCPD2012 Use Painting and Decorating Tools and Equipment

Elective units

BSBESB407 Manage Finances for new business ventures
CPCCSP3003 Apply Trowelled Texture Coat Finishes
CPCCPD3029 Remove Graffiti and Apply Anti-graffiti Coatings

Education pathways

Diploma of Building and Construction
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
candidates may undertake a relevant bachelor degree (or Post-graduate certificate in business with a university or higher education provider).

Exit point & award

Students that successfully complete all 29 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.

RPL & Credit Transfer

Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units / qualifications, indicate RPL / Credit Transfer in your application.

Australian Health and Horticulture Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.

Additional information

For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.

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