Painter or decorator
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 29 units of competency
This is a blended course, including both face to face and online classes.
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| Holiday Break | |
| Holiday Break | |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate 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 |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures |
| CPCCPD3029* | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings |
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.
| IELTS | Overall score 6 |
| TOEFL | 60 |
| PTE | 46 |
All students must be 18 years old or above.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please contact info@pioneer.edu.au for intake dates or call 02 9055 7757.