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 |
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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 |
This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by Alpha Training & Recognition.