CPC30620
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
This qualification prepares individuals to work as painters and decorators in the construction industry, covering surface preparation, paint application by brush, roller and spray, decorative finishes, wallpapering and protective coatings
CRICOS Code: 121302B
Duration: 52 weeks
Qualification description
This qualification reflects the role of painters and decorators working in the construction industry, applying a range of well-developed skills and knowledge and working with a degree of autonomy in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Contact the relevant regulatory authority in your state or territory to confirm requirements before commencing work.
Course Structure
| Unit code | Unit name | Core/elective |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Core |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCPB3026 | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | Core |
| CPCCPD2011 | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | Core |
| CPCCPD2012 | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCPD2013 | Remove and replace doors and door and window components | Core |
| CPCCPD3021 | Prepare existing coated surface for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3022 | Apply paint by brush and roller | Core |
| CPCCPD3023 | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3024 | Apply paint by spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3025 | Match specific paint colours | Core |
| CPCCPD3026 | Apply stains and clear timber finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3027 | Remove and apply wallpaper | Core |
| CPCCPD3028 | Apply decorative paint finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3030 | Apply protective paint coating systems | Core |
| CPCCPD3031 | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3035 | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3036 | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3029 | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings | Elective |
| CPCCPD3032 | Apply advanced wall coverings | Elective |
| CPCCPD3034 | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes | Elective |
Packaging Rules
To attain the qualification, 29 units of competency must be completed.
| Total Number of Units | 29 |
|---|---|
| Number of Core Units | 26 |
| Number of Elective Units | 3 |
ABCI has selected the elective units that are most appropriate to meet industry requirements. The selection of electives has been made in consideration with the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Amount of training: 880 hours (44 weeks) plus 440 hours of supervised independent learning (SIL). Volume of learning: 1,320 hours. Total course duration is 52 weeks, including 8 weeks of breaks.
Employment outcomes
This qualification provides a potential pathway for employment as any of the following:
- Painter and Decorator
- Painter (residential)
- Painter (commercial)
- Painting Trades Worker
Education pathways
Upon successful completion of CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, students may be eligible to continue their studies in related building and construction qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Building and Construction or a Diploma of Building and Construction, subject to entry requirements.
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Units of Competency
Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this qualification. The code and title of each unit are provided as well as an indication of core, elective (Elec), prerequisite (Pre)/co-requisite (Co) and licensing requirements (Lic).