52 Weeks
CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Overview
Paint your path to success with Salford College’s CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating! Guided by industry expert trainers, you’ll gain hands-on experience in finishes, surfaces, and safety, while mastering the technical know-how, creative design, and real-world skills needed to excel in both residential and commercial projects.
Before commencing construction work, students must complete the mandatory general induction training (ASCC 2007), including CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
Please note: Licensing and certification requirements for painting and decorating vary across States and Territories. Always confirm details with your local regulatory authority.
Duration
This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks including 46 weeks of Training and Assessment and 6 weeks of holidays
Study Mode and Assessment Methods
This course is conducted with a blended learning model that includes face-to-face learning in classrooms and in simulated workshops. Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practical based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry Requirements
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Fees
Tuition Fee – $25,000
Non – Tuition Fee comes to $2,150 and the details are given below:
Application Fee – $350 (Non-refundable and payable upon submission of your application. This is a separate fee and not included in the total course cost.)
Material Fee – $1,800
Estimated Total Fee – $28,150
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- Certificate level qualification from Australia or/and Life experiences and background of relevant work (to be supported by resume and interview and referrals)
- All students need to fulfil the GTE (genuine temporary entrant) requirements listed on DHA website and Salford College website
- All LLN testing is done via teams or face to face interview with College Authorities or an authorised Agent of the College
Pathways
Students may enter CPC30620 Certificate III in painting and decorating with limited or no vocational experience.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of building and construction qualifications like Certificate IV in Building and Construction CPC40120 or higher.
Career opportunities, include:
- Painter and decorator
Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit Transfer
Please contact our office if you would like to undertake Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or apply for credit transfer. RPL/Credit transfer may reduce your course duration and fees.
Course Structure
There are 29 units in this qualification out of which 26 are core units 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 |










