The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides the skills and knowledge to became a qualified painter and decorator.
Students learn how to prepare surfaces, apply paint and wallpaper, use spray equipment and apply decorative finishes on a wide range of surfaces. Students will gain real world skills through practical training delivered by industry experienced trainers.This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Graduates of this qualification may seek employment as:
• Painter and Decorator
| Unit Code | Unit Description | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | CPCWHS2001 |
| 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 | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPB3026 | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD2011 | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD2012 | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD2013 | Remove and replace doors and door and window components | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3021 | Prepare existing coated surface for painting | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3022 | Apply paint by brush and roller | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3023 | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3024 | Apply paint by spray | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3025 | Match specific paint colours | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3026 | Apply stains and clear timber finishes | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3027 | Remove and apply wallpaper | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3028 | Apply decorative paint finishes | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3030 | Apply protective paint coating systems | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3031 | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3035 | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCPD3036 | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry | CPCWHS2001 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| Unit Code | Unit Description | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | |
| BSBESB303 | Organise finances for new business venture | |
| CPCCSP3003 | Apply trowelled texture coat finishes | CPCWHS2001 |
To study at Danford College, all international students must be at least 18 years of age or above when the course starts.
All international students must meet a minimum academic requirement to gain admission to Danford College. Danford College requires the successful completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education as the minimum level of entry into our courses.
International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency to Danford College. Students must have a minimum score of an internationally recognised English test.
Credit Transfer is recognition for study you have already completed. To be granted a Credit Transfer, you must:
For further information, please read the Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Credit is a form of assessment through which we may recognise the skills you may have gained through formal qualifications from other institutions in Australia. To be granted a Course Credit, you must:
Applicants are advised that a Course Credit may result in the shortening of the Student Visa duration and the reissuing of the Confirmation of Enrolment to reflect this change.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that recognises your current skills and experience regardless of where and when the learning has occurred.
Your application can be based on any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience, or general life experience.
