Overview
The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating trains students in essential skills for a career in the field. It covers surface preparation, application techniques, color theory, safety practices, and project management. Graduates are prepared to work as professional painters and decorators in residential and commercial settings.
Entry Requirements
Computer Requirements
You will need to ensure they can connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:
Delivery
Training is based on face-to-face classroom delivery including interactive classroom teaching, and tutorials. Classes will be scheduled for a minimum of 20 contact hours per week.
Assessments
Written activities assessment/ knowledge questions, assignment.
Course Credit
Course Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications. Course Credit reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification and may be through Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.
Course Structure
Core Units |
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CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
CPCCCM2008 – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
CPCCCM3001 – Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
CPCCCM3005 – Calculate costs of construction work |
CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise work |
CPCCOM1014 – Conduct workplace communication |
CPCCOM2001 – Read and interpret plans and specifications |
CPCCPB3026 – Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
CPCCPD2011 – Handle and store painting and decorating materials |
CPCCCM2012 – Work safely at heights |
CPCCPD2012 – Use painting and decorating tools and equipment |
CPCCPD2013 – Remove and replace doors and door and window components |
CPCCPD3021 – Prepare existing coated surface for painting |
CPCCPD3031 – Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry |
CPCCPD3022 – Apply paint by brush and roller |
CPCCPD3024 – Apply paint by spray |
CPCCPD3023 – Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray |
CPCCPD3025 – Match specific paint colours |
CPCCPD3026 – Apply stains and clear timber finishes |
CPCCPD3027 – Remove and apply wallpaper |
CPCCOM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations |
CPCCPD3028 – Apply decorative paint finishes |
CPCCPD3030 – Apply protective paint coating systems |
CPCCPD3035 – Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting |
CPCCPD3036 – Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry |
Elective Units |
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CPCCPD3029 – Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings |
BSBESB301 – Investigate business opportunities |
BSBESB303 – Organise finances for new business venture |
Course requires the completion of the following 29 Units (including 26 Cores and 3 Electives)
Fees and Intake Dates
For fees and intake dates, please consult with our team for detailed information.