Pioneer International College

Construction – CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Career Outcomes

Painter or decorator

Qualification

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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Course Length

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 29 units of competency

Delivery Mode

This is a blended course, including both face to face and online classes. 

Assessments

The official Training Package of this qualification provides assessment guidelines and competency standards for all the unit assessments and competency to be conducted.

Students will be required to complete a range of assessments such as, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, case studies, case scenarios, reports, project work, portfolios and role play activities.

Course Structure
Unit CodeUnit Title
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM2001*Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2008*Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
CPCCCM2012*Work safely at heights
 Holiday Break
 Holiday Break
CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCPB3026*Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
CPCCPD2011*Handle and store painting and decorating materials
CPCCPD2012*Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
CPCCPD2013*Remove and replace doors and door and window components
 Holiday Break
 Holiday Break
CPCCPD3021*Prepare existing coated surface for painting
CPCCPD3022*Apply paint by brush and roller
CPCCPD3023*Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
CPCCPD3024*Apply paint by spray
CPCCPD3025*Match specific paint colours
 Holiday Break
 Holiday Break
CPCCPD3026*Apply stains and clear timber finishes
CPCCPD3027*Remove and apply wallpaper
CPCCPD3028*Apply decorative paint finishes
CPCCPD3030*Apply protective paint coating systems
CPCCPD3031*Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
CPCCPD3035*Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
CPCCPD3036*Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
CPCCPD3029*Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a position at Pioneer International College:

Academic Requirements:

To enter this qualification, applicants must have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent.

English Requirements:

Pioneer International College accepts the following English language tests – International English Language Testing System (IELTS), TOEFL, iBT, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and TOEFL PBT.

IELTSOverall score 6
TOEFL60
PTE46
Age Requirements

All students must be 18 years old or above. 

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and PTR

Students undertaking this course must possess sound numeracy skills since they will be required to do calculations for some of the units. Through the LLN Test and interview, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course. Therefore, all students are required to undertake Pioneer International College’s LLN test before enrolment to assess their LLN skills. If learners do not meet the English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further Language, literacy, and numeracy training e.g., English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs at extra cost to the student (with other providers as Pioneer International College does not offer ELICOS courses).

Students might also be required to take a Pre-Training Review Test (PTR Test), which is essentially a self-assessment through which you can tell us a bit about your skills and your personal and professional background.

Computer Literacy Requirements

All learners enrolling into Pioneer International College programs must have basic computer skills. Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic digital support.

Overseas Students

According to the ESOS Act (2000), Overseas Students can pay the full fee of the qualification of the course they are taking upfront if they wanted to but it is not a requirement to pay more than 50 per cent upfront. Flexible payment plans are implemented to cater to individual financial needs.

Domestic Full-Fee Paying Students

For domestic students, Pioneer International College only accepts payment less than AUD$1,500 from each student prior to commencement of qualification. After the commencement of the qualifications, Pioneer International College may require students to pay additional fees in advanced at any given time. Additional fees are attributed to tuition and other services for students, which does not exceed AUD $1500.

Intake Dates

Please contact info@pioneer.edu.au for intake dates or call 02 9055 7757.

Quick Glance

 

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CRICOS CODE
121101M
DURATION
52 Weeks
NO. OF SUBJECTS
29
Delivery
Blended
CAREER OUTCOMES
Painter, Decorator