Certificate III in Painting & Decorating
Course Overview
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work. Occupational titles may include:
- Painter and Decorator
Licensing, legislative, and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
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.
Course Entry Requirements
- There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Britts College Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Britts College Pty Ltd. is able to provide.
- Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 10 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete an LLN Test on the orientation day to assist Britts College Pty Ltd. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Britts College Pty Ltd.
Note: It Is Highly Recommended That Student Must Have Successfully Completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry’, Prior Commencing This Course.
Course Pathways
Once students have successfully completed CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, they can apply for various roles across management positions that have supervisory performance accountabilities.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), OR
- Range of Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package
Course Structure
A total of 29 Units (26 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 29 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Core |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCPB3026* | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | Core |
| CPCCPD2011* | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | Core |
| CPCCPD2012* | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCPD2013* | Remove and replace doors and door and window components | Core |
| CPCCPD3021* | Prepare existing coated surface for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3022* | Apply paint by brush and roller | Core |
| CPCCPD3023* | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3024* | Apply paint by spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3025* | Match specific paint colours | Core |
| CPCCPD3026* | Apply stains and clear timber finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3027* | Remove and apply wallpaper | Core |
| CPCCPD3028* | Apply decorative paint finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3030* | Apply protective paint coating systems | Core |
| CPCCPD3031* | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3035* | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3036* | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | Elective |
| CPCCPD3029* | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings | Elective |
| CPCCPD3034* | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes | Elective |
Note: Course structure, units, and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to Britts College course review process.
More Information
This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.
Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.
If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification. Not everyone will get credited for their skills and knowledge.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a reasonable amount of experience in the area their course covers. Contact us to know more about our RPL process.
