CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Qualification Description
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, regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating differ between States and Territories. Learners must consult the relevant regulatory authority for accurate and up-to-date requirements.
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 for anyone carrying out construction work.
Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
For further details, please refer to the link below:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30620
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in a total of 29 units of competency, consisting of:
26 core units
3 elective units
Elective units of competency may be selected as follows:
3 units from the listed electives, or
2 units from the listed electives and 1 unit from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided the unit:
contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, and
aligns with the AQF level of this qualification.
For more information on the packaging rules, please visit:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30620
Units of Competency
Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with industry regarding skills gaps through changes in technology or processes and materials or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.
| NO | 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 |
4. Educational Pathways
| Pathways into the qualification | CPC20120 – Certificate II in Construction |
| Pathways from the qualification | Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as: • CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction |
| Employment Pathways | Graduates may find employment in painting and decorating industries. *It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification. |
Course Duration Full time: over a period of 54 weeks o 54 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 4 weeks
holiday breaks. o Training support hours include the assistance provided after the classroom session or
on request by learners either via face-to-face or phone, skype or email to support learners to undertake
the learning activities and other academic matters. o Guided Learning hours are monitored by
Trainers/Assessors. Refer to the Training and delivery structure table in Section 19 for the breakdown of
delivery hours.