CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Develop practical trade skills in surface preparation, painting, decorative finishes, coatings and the safe use of painting and decorating tools and materials.
44 Training + 8 Breaks
26 Core + 3 Elective
Develop Practical Painting and Decorating Skills
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides the skills and knowledge required for painting and decorating work in residential and commercial construction environments.
Students develop practical skills in preparing surfaces, applying paints and coatings, matching colours, wallpapering, decorative finishes, spray application, protective coatings and the safe use of painting and decorating tools and equipment.
The course also develops workplace skills in planning work, communication, measurements and calculations, working safely and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
Surface Preparation
Prepare coated and uncoated surfaces for painting and decorating work.
Painting & Finishes
Apply paints, stains, clear finishes, wallpapers, texture coatings and decorative finishes.
Trade Safety
Develop safe work practices when using painting equipment, access equipment, materials and coatings.
Potential Career Pathway
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Entry Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to CPC30620 are expected to meet Greenfield College’s entry requirements.
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
- Have completed Year 12, an AQF Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS overall score of 6.0 or equivalent.
- Demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills at approximately ACSF Level 3 or equivalent.
- Complete Greenfield College language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills assessments where required as part of the admissions process.
How You Will Learn and Be Assessed
Training is delivered face-to-face at Greenfield College, 359 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, and combines classroom-based learning with practical painting and decorating activities.
Written Assessments
Knowledge questions and written activities are used to assess the underpinning knowledge required by the units of competency.
Practical Activities
Students complete painting and decorating activities using appropriate tools, materials, equipment and work practices.
Practical Observation
Trainers and assessors observe students demonstrating the practical skills required by the relevant units of competency.
Units of Competency
To achieve CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, students must successfully complete 29 units of competency.
View All Units of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Category |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Core |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work 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 |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCPB3026 | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | Core |
| CPCCPD2011 | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | Core |
| CPCCPD2012 | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCPD2013 | Remove and replace doors and door 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 |
| CPCCPD3026 | Apply stains and clear timber finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3027 | Remove and apply wallpaper | Core |
| CPCCPD3028 | Apply decorative paint finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3030 | Apply protective paint coating systems | Core |
| CPCCPD3031 | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3035 | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3036 | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3029 | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings | Elective |
| CPCCPD3032 | Apply advanced wall coverings | Elective |
| CPCCPD3034 | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes | Elective |
Practical Training Resources
Greenfield College provides access to the tools, equipment, materials and learning resources required for training and assessment in painting and decorating.
Practical training activities are designed to allow students to develop and demonstrate painting and decorating skills in conditions relevant to the requirements of the units of competency.
Course Fee Information
Applicants should review the current Greenfield College course fee information before accepting an offer of enrolment.
Applicable tuition fees, non-tuition fees, payment arrangements and refund conditions are provided before enrolment and are detailed in the student’s Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
RPL and Credit Transfer
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where they can provide sufficient evidence of existing skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the requirements of a unit of competency.
Credit Transfer may be available where a student has previously completed an equivalent nationally recognised unit of competency.
Start Your Career in Painting and Decorating
Review the course information, entry requirements, required documents, fees and application process before submitting your application to Greenfield College.