CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

National Code: CPC30620

CRICOS Course Code: 108274K

Duration: 52 weeks (48 weeks delivery + 4 weeks holidays)

Total Course Fees: $25,000

Tuition Fees: $22,000

Material Fee: $2,500

Application Fee: $500

Mode of study:

Face to face in a classroom, with practical training at EIC’s workshop for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Delivery location:

For Face-to-Face theory classes: Suite 2/61 Riggal Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Australia Practical Training: At EIC’s Practical training workshop located at 61 Riggal Street, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Australia

Course Description :

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

Course Structure :

In order to achieve qualification CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, student must complete following 29 unit of competencies.

26 core units, plus
3 elective units

Training and Assessment (1220 hours)

The volume of learning for the qualification is 1220 hours. This comprises of:

Learning Hours- 552 hours (284 hours of theory training and 268 hours of practical training)
Assessment Hours- 408 hours (128 hours of theory assessment and 280 hours of practical assessment)
Independent Study, work on assignment & research- 260 hours

Unit Code	Unit of Competency	Core/ Elective	Pre-requisites
CPCCPD2012	Use painting and decorating tools and equipment	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3022	Apply paint by brush and roller	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3024	Apply paint by spray	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3027	Remove and apply wallpaper	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3035	Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	C	Nil
CPCCPD3030	Apply protective paint coating systems	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3025	Match specific paint colours	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3026	Apply stains and clear timber finishes	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3028	Remove and apply wallpaper	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work	C	Nil
CPCCPD3036	Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3021	Prepare existing coated surface for painting	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3023	Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCCM2012	Work safely at heights	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD2013	Remove and replace doors and door and window components	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	C	Nil
CPCCOM2001	Read and interpret plans and specifications	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres	C	Nil
CPCCPB3026	Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	C	Nil
CPCCPD3031	Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	C	Nil
CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	C	Nil
CPCCPD2011	Handle and store painting and decorating materials	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	C	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3032	Apply advanced wall coverings	E	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCPD3029	Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings	E	CPCCWHS2001
CPCCSP3003	Apply trowelled texture coat finishes	E	CPCCWHS2001

This will be delivered over 52 weeks of course duration including 48 weeks delivery plus 4 weeks holidays. Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Assessment Methods

All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include Practical demonstrations, Projects, Knowledge Tests etc.

Pathways from the qualification

After successfully achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction or CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Employment/Career pathway

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

Painter and Decorator - Commercial
Painter and Decorator– Residential

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au ) and/or www.myskills.gov.au. However, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. Edinburgh International College doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.