Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Provider:
Course Code:
CPC30620
CRICOS Code:
112412D
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Architecture and Building
Duration:
104-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 30,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly

Course Overview

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.

Course Structure

Students will need to complete the following 29 units of competency to attain the qualification:

Core Units

  1. CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  2. CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  3. CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
  4. CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  5. CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
  6. CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
  7. CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
  8. CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  9. CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights
  10. CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications
  11. CPCCPB3026* Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
  12. CPCCPD2011* Handle and store painting and decorating materials
  13. CPCCPD2012* Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
  14. CPCCPD2013* Remove and replace doors and door and window components
  15. CPCCPD3021* Prepare existing coated surface for painting
  16. CPCCPD3022* Apply paint by brush and roller
  17. CPCCPD3023* Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
  18. CPCCPD3024* Apply paint by spray
  19. CPCCPD3025* Match specific paint colours
  20. CPCCPD3026* Apply stains and clear timber finishes
  21. CPCCPD3027* Remove and apply wallpaper
  22. CPCCPD3028* Apply decorative paint finishes
  23. CPCCPD3030* Apply protective paint coating systems
  24. CPCCPD3031* Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
  25. CPCCPD3035* Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
  26. CPCCPD3036* Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry

Elective Units

  1. BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
  2. BSBESB303 Organise finances for new business venture
  3. CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age upon application or by the commencement date of the program.

Academic Entry Requirements Students require a completed Year 12 or equivalent; or non-school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)

Where English is not the official language in the country where students are currently residing, evidence of a valid IELTS 5.5 or equivalent must be provided.

Students will also complete an English level placement test prior to enrolment.


Career Opportunities

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Painter
  • Decorator

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