CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
CRICOS Course Code: 117818H
Quick Course Facts
Duration
This course will be delivered over 56 weeks.
Fees & Charges
Tuition Fee: $AUD12,000.00
Enrolment Fee: $AUD250.00 (non-refundable)
Delivery Location
Theory Campus: Suite 8.01A, Level 8, 492 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Practical Workshop: 1/100 Champion Road, Williamstown, VIC 3016
Introduction
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 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.
Entry Requirements & Prerequisites
Prospective students must: Whilst there are no entry requirements specified in the training package, Blue Bird Institute applies the following course entry criteria:
• Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of course commencement;
• Demonstrate the attainment of at least ACSF level 3 by successful completion of Australian Year 11 qualification, or an AQF Level 3 qualification (delivered in English), or equivalent. Where a student has completed an academic qualification equivalent to Australian Year 11 but in a Language other than English, they will need to have attained a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 50 or Certificate III in EAL, or equivalent.
Alternatively, students may demonstrate LLND levels by undertaking Blue Bird Institute’s ASCF LLND Assessments.
In addition, applicants:
• must provide their own laptop/notebook with internet access and MS Work and MS Excel installed;
• should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point) Work Placement There are no vocational placement requirements for this qualification.
Completion Requirements
To attain this qualification, students complete 26 core units plus 3 elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| 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 |
| CPCCPD3029* | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings |
| CPCCPD3032* | Apply advanced wall coverings |
| CPCCPD3034* | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes |
Assessment
Assessment may involve a combination of written assignments, project tasks, and practical tasks.
Duration
This course will be delivered over 92 weeks of full time study. There will be 74 weeks of scheduled classes and 18 weeks of breaks.
Resources & Facilities
Students must have access to a laptop/notebook and the internet for the duration of the course. They will need to installed MS Word, MS Excel and Acrobat Reader. They will have access to a fully equipped industry standard workplace and a theory classroom.
Fees & Charges
Student Tuition Fee: $AUD22,000.00
Materials Fee: $AUD2,000,00.00
Enrolment Fee: $AUD250.00 (non-refundable)
Fee Refund Policy
Students may access the Fee Refund Policy from the website’s Downloads Page.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
A feature of Australia’s VET Quality Framework is national recognition. RTOs must accept the credentials issued by other RTOs. Blue Bird Institute shall ensure that all Certificates and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTO are, once verified, accepted. Equally, credentials issued Blue Bird Institute will be recognised Australia wide under these arrangements.
National Recognition and Credit Transfer
A feature of Australia’s VET Quality Framework is national recognition. RTOs must accept the credentials issued by other RTOs. Blue Bird Institute shall ensure that all Certificates and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTO are, once verified, accepted. Equally, credentials issued Blue Bird Institute will be recognised Australia wide under these arrangements.
Complaints & Appeals
Students may access the Complaints and Appeals policy through Blue Bird Institute’s website’s Downloads Page.