Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

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

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. This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Painter and Decorator.

Total number of units = 29 including:
• 26 core units
• 3 elective units

Core units

CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work

CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work

CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication

CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications

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

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

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

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

Elective units

BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities

CPCCPD3029* Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings

CPCCPD3034* Apply advanced decorative paint finishes

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 44 weeks of training and 8 weeks of holidays.

Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent 

Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent 

Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement

Student needs to fill out and submit the student application form along with the necessary supporting documents. Prospective students have the option to apply directly at Southern Lights College Campus or through an accredited agent of the institution.

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