Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620)

The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.

This course is delivered in Everthought's purpose designed facilities where emphasis is placed on providing hands-on, practical training in conjunction with industry-based theory components. Training is provided by accredited, trade trainer/assessors with current industry experience.

You will learn a variety of skills essential for a career in residential and commercial painting and decorating. Core aspects of the curriculum include technical painting techniques, colour matching, surface preparation, safety practices, and specialized techniques like wallpaper application and graffiti removal.

• CPCCPD3028 - Apply decorative paint finishes: This unit covers the application of decorative paint finishes.
• CPCCPD3025 - Match specific paint colours: Students learn how to match and mix specific paint colours.
• CPCCCM2012 - Work safely at heights: This unit teaches the skills and knowledge required to work safely at heights in the construction industry.
• CPCCCM3001 - Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres: Operating elevated work platforms is an essential skill for accessing high areas safely.
• CPCCCM3005 - Calculate costs of construction work: This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to calculate the costs associated with construction work.
• CPCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry: This unit focuses on effective and sustainable work practices.
• CPCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work: Students learn how to plan and organise construction work.
• CPCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication: Effective communication skills are taught in this unit.
• CPCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations: This unit is about performing measurements and calculations in a construction setting.
• CPCCPB3026 - Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems: Skills for erecting and maintaining temporary structures like trestles and planks are covered here.
• CPCCPD2011 - Handle and store painting and decorating materials: Proper handling and storage of materials are essential for safety and efficiency.
• CPCCPD3021 - Prepare existing coated surface for painting: Students learn how to prepare surfaces that have been previously painted.
• CPCCPD3035 - Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting: This unit covers the preparation of new surfaces for painting.
• CPCCOM2001 - Read and interpret plans and specifications: Being able to understand plans and specifications is crucial for carrying out painting and decorating work accurately.

Graduates of this course are well-positioned to meet this undertake roles as:

• Painter and Decorator

Students must be 18+ years old & have completed Australian Year 10 qualification (or equivalent).

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5 in any band) or TOEFL IBT 46 or PTE 43 or CAE 47 or equivalent level from an approved ELICOS provider.

Our two campuses, located in Brisbane and Perth, welcome students from Australia and all around the globe. Our Building and Construction qualifications offer full training delivered on campus for domestic and international students. Our programs focus on supporting you to Build Your Future, and grow in the Building and Construction industry, wherever you are in your career journey.