Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
This is a trade qualification in painting and decorating for homes and commercial buildings. Work includes preparing surfaces, brush, roller and spray painting, colour matching, timber finishes, wallpaper, decorative finishes and working safely with lead paint. Painters already in the trade may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who work as painters and decorators on residential or commercial jobs and want a formal trade qualification.
JOB ROLES
- Painter and Decorator
Qualification structure
29 units in total. Elective units of competency can be selected as follows: 3 from the listed electives. 2 from listed electives and 1 from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
26 units- CPCCCM2008 (has a prerequisite)Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
- CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction work
- CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCPB3026 (has a prerequisite)Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
- CPCCPD2011 (has a prerequisite)Handle and store painting and decorating materials
- CPCCPD2012 (has a prerequisite)Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
- CPCCPD2013 (has a prerequisite)Remove and replace doors and door and window components
- CPCCPD3021 (has a prerequisite)Prepare existing coated surface for painting
- CPCCPD3022 (has a prerequisite)Apply paint by brush and roller
- CPCCPD3023 (has a prerequisite)Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
- CPCCPD3024 (has a prerequisite)Apply paint by spray
- CPCCPD3025 (has a prerequisite)Match specific paint colours
- CPCCPD3026 (has a prerequisite)Apply stains and clear timber finishes
- CPCCPD3027 (has a prerequisite)Remove and apply wallpaper
- CPCCPD3028 (has a prerequisite)Apply decorative paint finishes
- CPCCPD3030 (has a prerequisite)Apply protective paint coating systems
- CPCCPD3031 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
- CPCCPD3035 (has a prerequisite)Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
- CPCCPD3036 (has a prerequisite)Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
8 units- BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
- BSBESB303Organise finances for new business venture
- CPCCPD3029 (has a prerequisite)Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
- CPCCPD3032 (has a prerequisite)Apply advanced wall coverings
- CPCCPD3033 (has a prerequisite)Apply intumescent coatings
- CPCCPD3034 (has a prerequisite)Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
- CPCCSP3003 (has a prerequisite)Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
- MSFID4016Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority. This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
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