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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Course Code: CPC30620

CRICOS Course Code: 119334H

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Duration : 104 weeks, including 78 weeks of study period, 12 weeks of work placement and 14 weeks holiday.

Study Load : 20 hours a week in classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study.

Delivery Mode : This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study, as well as through a work placement.

Campus Locations

Melbourne Campus: L10/601 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Hobart Campus: 212A Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000

Abbotsford Campus: 395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067

About us

This qualification reflects the role of painters and decorators who apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate interior and exterior surfaces of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Painters and decorators prepare surfaces, match paint colors, apply paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, remove wallpaper, and apply decorative finishes.

Who should apply for this course?

This course is targeted at international students who are:

  • Seeking to pursue a career in painting and decorating within the construction industry
  • Seeking to enter a specialised trade area with strong employment demand
  • Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications or advanced technical training in construction

Completing this course may provide students with employment and further study opportunities. Potential employment options include residential and commercial painting, decorative finishes, and wallpaper installation.

Graduates who wish to continue their education may pursue advanced qualifications within construction management, building design, or specialised construction trade pathways.

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. You are also responsible for providing your own uniform and sturdy work shoes. Details of suppliers will be provided to you at your orientation.

Resource Requirements

The construction industry requires that training and assessment be conducted in a real or closely simulated workplace environment. All units within this qualification must be delivered under these conditions to ensure accurate skill development in the use of tools, materials, and workplace processes.

Course Map

The following units are included in this course, including core units and elective units for the award of the qualification.

Core Units

Course CodeDescription
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCPD3026Apply stains and clear timber finishes
CPCCPD3027Remove and apply wallpaper
CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCPB3026Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
CPCCPD2011Handle and store painting and decorating materials
CPCCPD2012Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
CPCCPD2013Remove and replace doors and door and window components
CPCCPD3021Prepare existing coated surface for painting
CPCCPD3035Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCPD3022Apply paint by brush and roller
CPCCPD3023Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
CPCCPD3024Apply paint by spray
CPCCPD3025Match specific paint colours

Elective Units

Course CodeDescription
CPCCPD3028Apply decorative paint finishes
CPCCPD3031Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
CPCCPD3030Apply protective paint coating systems
CPCCPD3029Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
CPCCPD3036Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
CPCCPD3034Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
CPCCSP3003Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

Training and assessment information

Job roles may include:

The timetable for this course will be provided to you on orientation, this is subject to change.

Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace environment.

For the self-study, you will be provided with a self-study guide which includes activities which you must complete and hand into your trainer and assessor each week.

In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.

The work placement component is a total of 240 hours which should be completed within the course duration. The work placement must be completed only with an approved provider. We may assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own. Your work placement will be discussed in detail with you once you start your course.

Please note that you will also need to complete a police check before going on placement and this will be at your own cost.

You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:

Written questions
Projects
Presentations
Reports
Practical demonstrations
Portfolios/journal
Workplace hours log

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and workshops and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish.

As part of the entry requirements, you will participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 3 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.

Entry Requirements

  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following.
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country
  • OR

  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO
  • OR

  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
  • Pre-requisite Entry Requirement:

    Prerequisite of either the CHC33021 or CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), or completion of the CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability along with the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.

  • Note: The other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

How Can You Apply?

There are no specific educational prerequisites for entry into this course, as entry into this level is based on an assessment of English language proficiency. Students will be assessed by Australian Sovereign College at orientation using the Placement Test and interview.

The applicant must be 18 years old or above.

They will then be placed in the appropriate class level as follows:

  • Beginner
  • Elementary
  • Pre-intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Upper-intermediate
  • Advanced
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COURSE CREDIT

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.ausc.edu.au

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at info@ausc.edu.au