CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CRICOS Course Code:103829J

Duration:52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break)

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Course Description

The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work

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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:

  • Face to Face, Online and Self Study* Total of 20 hours per week.
  • *Self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion-Approximately 10 hours per week.

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating consists of twenty nine (29) units of competency, comprising 26 core units and 3 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.

Core Units

  PCCPD2011  Handle and store painting and decorating materials
  CPCCPD3036  Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
  CPCCPD3035  Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
  CPCCPD3028  Apply decorative paint finishes
  CPCCPB3026  Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
  CPCCPD3025  Match specific paint colours
  CPCCPD3021  Prepare existing coated surface for painting
  CPCCPD3027  Remove and apply wallpaper
  CPCCPD3026  Apply stains and clear timber finishes
  CPCCPD2013  Remove and replace doors and door and window components
  CPCCCM3001  Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  CPCCOM1013  Plan and organise work
  CPCCPD3022  Apply paint by brush and roller
  CPCCPD3023  Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
  CPCCPD3031  Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
  CPCCPD3030  Apply protective paint coating systems
  CPCCPD3024  Apply paint by spray
  CPCCOM2001  Read and interpret plans and specifications
  CPCCCM2008  Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  CPCCCM2012  Work safely at heights
  CPCCCM2012  Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  CPCCOM1014  Conduct workplace communication
  CPCCWHS2001  Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  CPCCOM1015  Carry out measurements and calculations
  CPCCCM3005  Calculate costs of construction work
  CPCCPD2012  Use Painting and Decorating Tools and Equipment

 

Elective Units

  BSBESB407  Manage Finances for new business ventures
  CPCCSP3003  Apply Trowelled Texture Coat Finishes
  CPCCPD3029  Remove Graffiti and Apply Anti-graffiti Coatings

International Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment

Academic Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.

English Language Entry Requirements: IELTS score 6.0 (with no bands less than 5.5) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:

  • Painter and decorator

Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to any of the following qualifications:

  • CPC40611 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)
  • CPC40408 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Sales)
  • CPC40708 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Students that successfully complete all 29 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.

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