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 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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

  • 29 units of competency:
  • 26 core units
  • 3 elective units.

Elective units of competency can be selected as follows:

  • 3 from the listed electives

or

  • 2 from listed electives and 1 from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification.

 

Prerequisite units of competency  

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

 

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

BSBESB303

Organise finances for new business venture

CPCCPD3029*

Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings

CPCCPD3032*

Apply advanced wall coverings

CPCCPD3033*

Apply intumescent coatings

CPCCPD3034*

Apply advanced decorative paint finishes

CPCCSP3003*

Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

MSFID4016

Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces

Materials

We supply most materials and will contact you once you’re registered to confirm materials.

Licensing

License and registration requirements will depend on the state that you live in. Please follow the links below for more information.

VIC // NSW // QLD // ACT // SA // WA // TAS // NT