CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CRICOS Course CODE: 116929J

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.

Occupational titles may include:

• Painter and Decorator.

Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.

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.

• Minimum age of 18 years and above

• Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or higher from applicant’s home country.

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

OR 

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

OR 

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 successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) IV qualification or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR 

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 (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Onshore International Students 

• Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test 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 including LLND test 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. 

Note: Satisfactory completion of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent prior to construction workplace site visit.   

Other Conditions: 

• Students are expected to dedicate approximately 4 hours per week to guided learning during the training weeks, excluding term breaks. Please note that this is an approximate time commitment and may vary depending on the specific unit of competency. Refer section 19 Training and Delivery Structure.

• All students are required to purchase their own PPE kit and safety boots prior to participating in any workshop sessions.

• Entry into the workshop without the appropriate PPE and safety boots will not be permitted under any circumstances.

• This is a mandatory safety requirement to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.

• Students enrolling in Painting and Decoration must possess a reasonable level of physical fitness.

• The course involves handling tools, equipment, and materials that require strength, stamina, and coordination.

• Tasks may include standing for long periods, working at heights, and repetitive arm and hand movements.

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as: 

• CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction (from other organisation)
• CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Constructions (Building)

Graduates may find employment in painting and decorating industries. 

• Painter
• Decorator

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification. 

• 60 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 10 weeks holiday breaks.
• Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 29 units of competency:
  • 26 core units
  • 3 elective units.

(*) Against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met.

Tuition Fees : $20500

Non tuition fee:

• Application fees: $500
• Material fees: $1500

Total Fees: 22,500

Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, guided leaning and theory assessments at home and simulated workplace environment.

Summative Theory assessment is conducted outside of the classroom environment. Summative Practical assessment occurs in the classroom and simulated environment.

Demonstration of Competence through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  

Learners can demonstrate competency through formal, non-formal and informal learning: 

• Formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction and is linked to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, a certificate, diploma or university degree); 
• Non-formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction, but does not lead to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, in-house professional development programs conducted by a business); and 
• Informal learning refers to learning that results through the experience of work-related, social, family, hobby or leisure activities (for example the acquisition of interpersonal skills developed through several years as a sales representative). 
• Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any learning opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process. 
• To know more about how RPL is conducted please refer to the following documents:  
  
  • RPL policy and procedure  
  • RPL kit for the qualification 

How prospective learners will be made aware of RPL 

Prospective learners will be informed of the RPL policy and process prior to enrolment via website, Student handbook and pre-training review, enrolment, and course commencement stages. 

Credit Transfers (CT) :

• Austra College recognises the AQF Qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Registered Training Organisation. 
• Learners must show evidence that can be verified such as a statement of results to be considered for CT.  Learners should advise and provide evidence of their acquired or pending qualifications/statements of attainment before or during the enrolment process.   

Adelaide

Melbourne

NSW

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