RTO Code : 40298
CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Overview
Whether individuals are looking to embark on a new career path or augment their existing skills, this course offers an invaluable opportunity. It serves as a stepping stone towards becoming a proficient tradesperson or starting an independent business within the painting and decorating industry. Individuals will gain proficiency in various techniques, tools, and methods essential to excel in painting and decorating.
This qualification aligns seamlessly with the Australian Apprenticeship /Traineeship pathway, offering a structured approach for those pursuing careers in this trade. It’s important to note that licensing, legislative requirements, and certifications for painting and decorating work can vary across States and Territories. Prospective candidates are encouraged to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities to understand the specific prerequisites in their area.
While there are no licensing or regulatory prerequisites for this course, completion of the general construction induction training program, such as CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry, is mandatory for individuals involved in construction work. This aligns with the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work.
Study Mode and Assessment Methods
Online + Face to face (Blended)
Concession Eligibility
Students who hold any of the following concession cards at the time of their enrolment may be eligible to for a concession fee:
- Hold a health care card
- Hold a pensioner concession card
- Hold a pensioner concession card issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs
- Are a prison inmate, a detainee, on remand, held in a South Australian institution in connection with the commission of an offence, or a child in a South Australian detention centre older than 16 years.
Please note: Proof of eligibility for concession must be demonstrated at the time of enrolment.
If you are unsure of your eligibility, contact Centrelink before your enrolment.
The student tuition fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees
This course is subsidised through the Government of South Australia’s subsidised training indicative https://www.skills.sa.gov.au/subsidised-eligibility. The eligibility check is an indication only and does not confirm the eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place during the enrolment.
If eligible for subsidised training, apprentices and trainees are required to pay a Student Contribution Fee. The Student Contribution Fees are charged minimum at the rate of $0.50 per nominal hour for each unit of competency/module to be calculated at the commencement of the unit of competency/module.
If agreed between the employer and the apprentice/trainee, student contribution fees can be paid by the employer.
Traineeship Contribution Fee – $1250
Concession Fee – $350
Fee for Service – $9500
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Pathways
After completing CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating students may progress to higher education courses.
This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:
- Painter and decorator
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Course Structure
There are 29 units in this qualification out of which 26 are core and 3 are elective units. The Salford College Industry Advisory Panel has recommended the elective units which are most suitable for the workplace.
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Wok effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Core |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCPD2011* | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | Core |
| CPCCPD3035* | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3036* | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 meters | Core |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCPB3026* | Erect and maintain trestle and plan systems | Core |
| CPCCPD2012* | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCPD2013* | Remove and replace doors and doors and window components | Core |
| CPCCPD3021* | Prepare existing coated surface for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3022* | Apply paint by brush and roller | Core |
| CPCCPD3023* | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller, and spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3024* | Apply paint by spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3025* | Match specific paint colours | Core |
| CPCCPD3028* | Apply decorative paint finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3026* | Apply strains and clear timber finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3027* | Remove and apply wallpaper | Core |
| CPCCPD3030* | Apply protective paint coating systems | Core |
| CPCCPD3031* | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate Business Opportunities | Elective |
| CPCCPD3029 | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings | Elective |
| There is a Pre-requisite requirement for units marked with * Unit | ||
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
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