CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CRICOS Course Code: 118424G

ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION

This qualification reflects the role of skilled tradespeople who carry out painting and decorating work in residential and commercial settings. It equips students with practical skills in surface preparation, colour matching, paint and wallpaper application, and safe use of tools and equipment. Graduates will be capable of reading plans, estimating materials, and applying finishes using brush, roller, and spray methods. The course also covers scaffolding setup and workplace health and safety compliance. This qualification provides a pathway to employment as a trade-qualified painter and may lead to further training or self-employment in the construction and maintenance sectors.

Pathways

This qualification provides a direct pathway to employment as a qualified painter and decorator in the residential and commercial construction sectors. Occupational outcomes may include:
• Painter and Decorator
• Industrial Painter
• Heritage Restoration Painter
• Commercial Maintenance Painter

Upon completion, students may choose to further their studies with qualifications such as:
• CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC50220 – Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
• or specialized courses in construction supervision, surface preparation, or heritage conservation.

ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
This qualification can also support future progression toward builder licensing or subcontracting roles, depending on experience and regulatory requirements in each state or territory.
Graduates are equipped with practical skills and knowledge to work independently or as part of a painting team and may also pursue opportunities in project-based roles, restoration, or self-employment

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(According to the RTO)

IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL PB TOEFL IBT CAE Scale ELICOS (General English)
6.0 55 546 78 169 n/a
5.5 46 506 62 162 + 15 weeks
5.0 38 478 51 154 + 30 weeks

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

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2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

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3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate Ill or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

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4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy Numeracy & Digital (LLND) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Additionally, the learner is required to:
• Complete the Language, Literacy Numeracy & Digital (LLND) test prior to the commencement of the course.

Onshore International Students
Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.

Offshore International Students
• Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.

• Students required to invest on average 10 hours a week of guided learning and summative assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.

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