This qualification will put you on the path to success as a contractor or business owner who specialises in painting and decorating in residential and commercial construction work. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
This is a trade qualification for painter and decorator in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes handling and storing painting and decorating materials; using tools and equipment; applying paint by different methods; removing and applying wallpaper.
We provide aim to prepare our students for the workforce. This certification is offered as a mixed-mode course, meaning students will spend time learning in class for theory knowledge and practice skills in the practical area, and also developing real work-site skills during job placement hours.
Birger International College students receive quality support, they get help to find a work-placement and regular opportunities to meet industry professionals.
A painter and decorator is a professional tradesman who applies paint, wallpaper, varnish and other finishes and special coatings to the walls, ceilings and other surfaces of residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures. The work of a painter and decorator has both a practical and a decorative function, since painting surfaces not only protects them from weather damage, erosion, mould and rust, but also makes them look more attractive.
Birger International College will deliver this course is 94 Weeks (Including Breaks).
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $27,600
Material Fee: $2,000
Application Fee: $250
Total Course Fee: $29,850
All training is delivered by face-to-face, Practical training and assessment over a period of 94 weeks.
The delivery of this course is based on the principles of adult learning; participants will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and practice their skills by participating in all or some of the following delivery methods: face-to-face, structured, self-paced learning and online research.
Self–study hours must be allocated towards the various tasks such as research work, assignments, projects, reading notes and preparing for assessments.
Upon completion of the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, graduates may undertake other trade qualifications or progress the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction or other qualifications.
Job roles and titles may vary across the industry however, possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
For students to acquire the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating,
students must have successfully completed all units.
| Core Units | |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work |
| CPCCPM1012 | 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 |
| CPCCPD3023A | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray |
| CPCCPD3026 | Apply stains and clear timber finishes |
| CPCCPD3027 | Remove and apply wallpaper |
| CPCCPD3028 | Apply decorative paint finishes |
| CCPCCPD3031 | 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 | |
| CPCCPD3029 | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings |
| CPCCPD3032 | Apply advanced wall coverings |
| CPCCPD3034 | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes |