CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Start Your Career as a Qualified Painter and Decorator
Course Overview
This qualification equips students with the practical skills required to carry out painting and decorating tasks in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Students learn how to prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, install decorative finishes, and complete projects efficiently while maintaining workplace health and safety requirements. Training focuses on practical skill development and real-world work readiness.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic prerequisites; however, applicants should:
- Be at least 16–18 years of age depending on enrolment pathway
- Possess basic English communication skills
- Demonstrate basic numeracy skills
- Be physically capable of manual work and working at heights
- Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment
Apprenticeship students must be employed in the painting and decorating industry where required.
Delivery & Assessment Methods
Training is delivered through a combination of:
- Classroom or online learning sessions
- Case studies and strategic workplace scenarios
- Research projects and reports
- Presentations and business planning tasks
- Portfolio development and trainer observation
Assessment reflects real workplace leadership and management responsibilities.
What You Will Learn
During this course, students develop competencies in:
Surface Preparation
- Preparing new and previously painted surfaces
- Filling, sanding and priming surfaces
- Removing existing coatings safely
Painting & Coating Systems
- Applying water-based and oil-based paints
- Spray painting techniques
- Applying specialised coatings and finishes
- Colour matching and mixing
Decorative & Finishing Skills
- Applying decorative finishes and textures
- Wallpaper installation and removal
- Protecting surfaces and cleaning up work areas
Workplace Skills
- Reading plans and job specifications
- Using painting tools and equipment safely
- Following workplace health and safety procedures
- Working effectively on construction sites
Career Outcomes
Graduates of this qualification may seek employment as:
- Painter and Decorator
- Construction Painter
- Maintenance Painter
- Spray Painter (building industry)
- Painting Apprentice / Tradesperson
This qualification is recognised across the Australian construction industry.
Pathways
After successful completion, students may progress to:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
- Specialised decorative finishing or business management training
- Self-employment in painting and decorating services
COURSE DETAILS
Qualification Code: CPC30620
RTO Code: 45818
Course Name: Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face classroom training with practical workshop and site-based learning.
Course Duration: 52 weeks
Location: Campus
Domestic Students: Yes
Course Units
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| 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 doors 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 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| BSBESB303 | Organise finances for new business venture | Elective |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures | Elective |
| CPCCSP3003* | Apply trowelled texture coat finishes | Elective |
Why Study With Us
Industry-experienced trainers
Practical training facilities and equipment
Small class sizes for personalised support
Real project-based learning
Career guidance and job preparation support
Industry connections & apprenticeship pathways
Take the Next Steps in Your Career!
Submit an enquiry today and our admissions team will contact you.