CPC30620- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Course Code:
CPC30620
Prerequisites
Whilst there are no formal pre-requisites for this program, experience in the building and construction industry is required. Assessment via interview and portfolio of evidence is available to participants with relevant workplace experience in an building and construction environment.
Course Duration:
With the guidance of our dedicated assessors you can gain your qualification within a relatively short period of time. The RPL evidence process will normally take between 4 – 8 weeks after BTA completed the Free Pre- Enrollment Review depending on your chosen qualification and how quickly you gather your RPL evidence.
Career Opportunities:
- Painter and decorator
Pathway:
- Diploma of Building & Construction
- Advanced Diploma of Building & Construction Management
Course Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 covers this requirement.
Entry Requirement
This RPL and skills recognition program is available to worker with local experience or local students that have completed partial studies in Australia. We also have programs to help migrants fast-track their qualifications providing they have relevant experience, qualifications and well aware of the Australian standards and requirements.
- A minimum of Three (3) years of experience
- Hold a current General Construction Induction (White) Card
- Candidate must ensure required worksite, Painting and Decorating tools, equipment, materials available for your RPL assessment
Core Units of Competency
To obtain this Nationally recognised qualification you must complete the following 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 of Competency
Elective units for this course are as follows:
CPCCPD3029 Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
CPCCPD3033 Apply intumescent coatings
CPCCSP3003 Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
Mode of Delivery -Recognition of Prior Learning
Click below to learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
How to get a builder’s or contractor licence or registration
To work as a builder or trades person in Australia you must have a licence or be registered (depending on your state or territory). A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application.
What Our Clients Say
"I applied for my RPL in Solid Plastering with Building Trades Australia in 2016. I found the process very informative and professional; my trainer Corey was very through ensuring I understood each unit and had the right knowledge & skill to achieve each module.
I appreciate the opportunity and guidance building trades Australia has given me to gain my qualifications and because of this subsidiary I received it as given as much needed head start to be able to choose as extra funds for tools and materials.
I would highly recommend building trades Australia for hassle free Avenue for gaining essential RPL"
"Thank you for all your help with skill assessment gap training programme after thinking I'm working doing a trade qualified job for years now why not find out gap training that I found Mandy from BTA who helped me through the whole process.
I've benefited from the programme by recognising my skill level and safety knowledge.
Straight away I've improved my trade due to my positive attitude that comes from having recognition in Cert 3 qualification