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

  • Minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement.

  • Successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification or higher.

  • Minimum IELTS score of  6.0 or equivalent.

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:

  • Access to a laptop/computer is preferred.

  • An operating system supporting the following browsers (current version and up to three most recent versions): Chrome, Firefox, Safari (excluding Safari on Windows), and Microsoft Edge.

  • For Windows: Windows 10, 4 Gb RAM installed (minimum).

  • For MAC: Mac OS X 10.13 or above.

  • Access to Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word.

  • Reliable internet connection.

  • Should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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
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
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.

CRICOS: 117086F
Campus: Sydney
Duration: 52 Weeks (4 terms)
Student: International

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