121080M – CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Course Overview

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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Quick Facts

Course name: Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
VET National Code: CPC30620
CRICOS Course Code: 121080M
Duration: 52 Weeks delivered over 12 Months (4 terms per year- each term of 10 weeks) 
 
Tuition Fee: $20,000 per year.

Job Opportunities

  • Painter and Decorator

Entry Requirements

International Students

Completed equivalent to Australian Grade 12, and demonstrated English proficiency level as per below:

  • All students must be over 18
  • Achieved IELTS band 6 *(with no individual band below 5.0) or equivalent score in acceptable English Language Tests (PTE, TOEFL, or OET) Or Minimum test score IELTS 5 or equivalent with either 20 weeks ELICOS.
  • Completion of Certificate IV or higher-level qualification in Australia in the last two years Or
  • Achieved satisfactory score in English placement test as conducted by the College (Level 3 or higher in CSPA ACER LLN test will meet the requirements for this purpose)

*You must have completed the English language test within either:

  • the 2 years before the date your visa application is lodged.
  • the 2 years before a decision is made on your visa application if you did not provide evidence of the English language test at the time your application was lodged.

Please contact the College for further information

Assessment Method

One or more assessment methods will be used: 

  1. Practical Demonstration 
  1. Portfolio of work/simulation  
  1. Written Report/reflection 
  1. Project Work 
  1. Role Play 
  1. Presentation/Observation 

We offer everyone the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at enrolment. Students may be granted credit or partial credit in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or prior training.

CAC Sydney Campus – Level 3, 633 Princes Hwy, Rockdale NSW 2216

Course Structure

Total number of units = 29 

26 core units plus 

3 elective units, of which: 

or 

  • 2 from listed electives and 1 from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification. 

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. 

The units delivered by CAC are as follows:

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry ( C ) 

CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights ( C ) 

CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres ( C ) 

CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding ( C ) 

CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry ( C ) 

CPCCPD3031 Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry ( C ) 

CPCCPD3036 Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry ( C ) 

BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities ( E ) 

BSBESB303 Organise finances for new business ventures ( E ) 

CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work ( C ) 

CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work ( C ) 

CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication ( C ) 

CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations ( C ) 

CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications ( C ) 

CPCCPB3026  Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems ( C ) 

CPCCPD2011  Handle and store painting and decorating materials ( C ) 

CPCCPD2012  Use painting and decorating tools and equipment ( C ) 

CPCCPD2013  Remove and replace doors and door and window components ( C ) 

CPCCPD3021 Prepare existing coated surface for painting ( C ) 

CPCCPD3035 Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting ( C ) 

CPCCPD3027 Remove and apply wallpaper ( C ) 

CPCCPD3022 Apply paint by brush and roller ( C ) 

CPCCPD3023 Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray ( C ) 

CPCCPD3024 Apply paint by spray ( C ) 

CPCCPD3025 Match specific paint colours ( C ) 

CPCCPD3026 Apply stains and clear timber finishes ( C ) 

CPCCPD3028 Apply decorative paint finishes ( C ) 

CPCCPD3029 Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings ( E ) 

CPCCPD3030 Apply protective paint coating systems ( C ) 

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