CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Please select a study mode from the list below.
Recognition of prior learning
The process of Skills Recognition (Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Recognition of Current Competencies) gives those people with the relevant experience the opportunity to gain formal recognition for their competencies (skills and knowledge) gained through life, work and study, regardless of where, when and how they were achieved.
Participants are responsible for gathering evidence that will show they have the required competencies to the standard set out by the industry in the National Competency Standards.
What will I learn?
27 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, composed of 21 compulsory units and 6 elective units.
Core Units
| CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCCM2003B | Calculate and cost construction work |
| CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCWF2002A | Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment |
| CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms |
| CPCCPB3026B | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
| CPCCPD2011A | Handle painting and decorating materials |
| CPCCPD2012A | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment |
| CPCCPD2013A | Remove and replace doors and door and window components |
| CPCCPD3021A | Prepare surfaces for painting |
| CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCPD3022A | Apply paint by brush and roller |
| CPCCPD3023A | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray |
| CPCCPD3024A | Apply paint by spray |
| CPCCPD3025A | Match specified paint colour |
| CPCCPD3026A | Apply stains and clear timber finishes |
| CPCCPD3027A | Apply wallpaper |
| CPCCPD3028A | Apply decorative paint finishes |
| CPCCPD3031A | Implement safe lead paint and asbestos work practices in the painting industry |
Elective Units
Group B: General electives:
| BSBSMB301A | Investigate micro business opportunities |
| BSBSMB406A | Manage small business finances |
| LMFGG2008B | Glaze/re-glaze residential windows and doors |
| CPPCMN3001B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practises |
| BSBSMB401A | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
| CPCCBC4004A | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects |
Specialist painting and decorating field of work:
| CPCCPD3029A | Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings |
| CPCCPD3030B | Apply protective paint coating systems |
| CPCCPD3032A | Apply advanced wallpaper techniques |
| CPCCPD3033A | Apply intumescent coatings |
| CPCCPD3034A | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes |
| CPCCSP3003A | Apply trowelled texture coat finishes |
What are the pathways?
Career opportunities include employment as a:
- Painter and Decorator
After successful completion of this course you may continue your studies by enrolling in:
- CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)
- CPC50210 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
- CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building)
Course Recognition
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating, covering work in residential and commercial applications. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
What are the Entry Requirements?
Enquiries and Enrolments
If you have any questions regarding the course, or would like to enrol please fill in the eligibility check form on the right hand side of the page.
