Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Course Code: CPC30620
CRICOS Code:117496K
Duration: 52 weeks (38 weeks class, 8 weeks break)
Location: West Footscray
Intake: Jan, April, July & Oct (* Monthly intake available for onshore students )
Tuition Fees: $20,000
Material Fees: $1500
Application Fee: $350
Course Overview:
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Career Outcome:
Job outcomes related to this qualification include:
- Licensed painter and decorator
- Self-employed contractor in painting and decoration
- Maintenance painter
- Industrial coating applicator
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements specified in the training package, however, CAC recommends that Learners wanting to study at Central Australian College have:
- Must have satisfactorily completed an equivalent of Australian year 12 or higher
- Must have IELTS score of 6 (or equivalent) or satisfactory completion of CAC entry test, or a completion of an ELICOS program.
- All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above to study at Central Australian College.
- Must participate in Pre-Training Assessment, prior to commencement of the course.
Students are required to produce a valid working with Children Check , National Police Clearance and Immunisation history prior to commencement of placement.
Delivery Approach
Delivery is on campus. It includes face to face delivery in the classroom with tutorials, analysis of case studies, interactive learning including discussion on key points, presentation. Simulated workplace environment is created for practice.
Assessment Method
Assessment methods are flexible, valid, reliable and fair. Assessment strategies include:
- Written/Verbal Questions
- Project / Problem solving
- Observation/Demonstration
- Documentation
- Report
- Case Studies
- Workplace projects/ Observations
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction
- Or other relevant Certificate IV qualifications or Diploma.
Course Structure
To be awarded the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating students must complete and demonstrate competency in 29 units of competency, consisting of 26 Core Units and 3 Electives Units.
The units offered by CAC are listed in the next section.
Core or Elective | Unit code | Unit name |
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 | CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
Core | CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
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 | CPCCPD3026* | Apply stains and clear timber finishes |
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 | 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 |
Electives | BSBESB301 | Investigate micro business opportunities |
Electives | CPCCPD3029* | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings |
Electives | CPCCPD3032* | Apply advanced wall coverings |
Central Australian College is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with the Standards of Registered Training Organisations (SRTO), and for the issuance of the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) certification documentation.
*Conditions apply
Fees may change during your course of study. CAC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with Central Australian College’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrollment.