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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.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

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 the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or higher
  1.  

IELTS (General or Academic) overall

PTE Academic

TOEFL PB

TOEFL IBT

CAE Scale

ELICOS (General English)

6.0

50-58

547-587

78-82

169-175

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)

OR

  1. 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

  1. 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 II or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

OR

  1. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) 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 and Numeracy (LLN) 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.

Upon successful completion of the qualification, career pathways may include, but are not limited to:

  • 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.
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To attain this qualification, 29 units of competency must be successfully
completed. The recommended course outline is as follows:

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Unit Code & Title

Core (C)  Elective (E)

1

CPCCCM2008* – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

C

2

CPCCCM2012* – Work safely at heights

C

3

CPCCCM3001 – Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

C

4

CPCCCM3005 – Calculate costs of construction work

C

5

CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

C

6

CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise work

C

7

CPCCOM1014 – Conduct workplace communication

C

8

CPCCOM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations

C

9

CPCCOM2001* – Read and interpret plans and specifications

C

10

CPCCPB3026* – Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

C

11

CPCCPD2011* – Handle and store painting and decorating materials

C

12

CPCCPD2012* – Use painting and decorating tools and equipment

C

13

CPCCPD2013* – Remove and replace doors and door and window components

C

14

CPCCPD3021* – Prepare existing coated surface for painting

C

15

CPCCPD3022* – Apply paint by brush and roller

C

16

CPCCPD3023* – Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray

C

17

CPCCPD3024* – Apply paint by spray

C

18

CPCCPD3025* – Match specific paint colours

C

19

CPCCPD3026* – Apply stains and clear timber finishes

C

20

CPCCPD3027* – Remove and apply wallpaper

C

21

CPCCPD3028* – Apply decorative paint finishes

C

22

CPCCPD3030* – Apply protective paint coating systems

C

23

CPCCPD3031* – Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry

C

24

CPCCPD3035* – Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting

C

25

CPCCPD3036* – Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry

C

26

CPCCWHS2001- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

C

27

BSBESB301 – Investigate micro business opportunities

E

28

BSBESB303 – Organise finances for new business venture

E

29

CPCCPD3029* – Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings

E



Please contact our office for more information: info@austra.edu.au or 08 8410 9915

The course is delivered face-to-face, in a classroom based training model of 20 hours per week. Assessments are conducted using a combination of written assignments, oral questioning, case studies, projects, work placement logbook and observations in the workplace or simulated work environment.

Recognition is available to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of this course.

Classroom Facility

SA – Suite 2, Level 4, 97 Pirie Street, SA 5000

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