Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CPC30620

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Develop hands-on skills in painting, decorating and surface finishing while earning a wage.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Painter and Decorator.

Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (apprenticeship)
      • Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s
      • Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through an apprenticeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This apprenticeship is available:

    • Painter and Decorator

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through apprenticeship:
      4 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply decorative paint finishes Core
Apply paint by brush and roller Core
Apply paint by spray Core
Apply protective paint coating systems Core
Apply stains and clear timber finishes Core
Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray Core
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
Calculate costs of construction work Core
Carry out measurements and calculations Core
Conduct workplace communication Core
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Core
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems Core
Handle and store painting and decorating materials Core
Match specific paint colours Core
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres Core
Plan and organise work Core
Prepare existing coated surface for painting Core
Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting Core
Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
Remove and apply wallpaper Core
Remove and replace doors and door and window components Core
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment Core
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
Work safely at heights Core
Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry Core
Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry Core
Apply advanced decorative paint finishes Elective
Apply advanced wall coverings Elective
Apply intumescent coatings Elective
Apply trowelled texture coat finishes Elective
Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces Elective
Investigate business opportunities Elective
Organise finances for new business ventures Elective
Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Painting Trades Worker

    ANZSCO 332211

    Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Industrial Spraypainter

    ANZSCO 711211

    Industrial Spraypainters operate spray painting equipment to paint and apply other industrial coatings to manufactured items (Vehicle Painters are shown separately).

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Builder's Labourer

    ANZSCO 821111

    Builder's Labourers perform routine tasks in erecting and repairing structures and facilities on building and construction sites and in factories producing prefabricated building components.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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