Qualification description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and
commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
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.
Additional units of competency may be required to meet regulatory requirements, specified in
the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone
carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction
industry is required.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 29 units of competency:
- 26 core units
- 3 elective units
Elective units of competency can be selected as follows:
- 3 from the listed electives
- or
- 2 from listed electives and 1 from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course,
as long as it contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome and supports
the AQF level of this qualification.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement
that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed before assessment of any unit of
competency with an asterisk. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the
qualification.
Core units
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
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*
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 remove non-friable asbestos in the painting
industry
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the
construction industry
Elective units
BSBESB301
Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB302
Organise finances for new business venture
CPCCPD3029*
Remove and apply wallpaper and anti-graffiti coatings
CPCCPD3032*
Apply advanced wall coverings
CPCCPD3033*
Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
CPCCPD3034*
Apply textured surface coatings
MSFID4018
Research and recommend colour finishes
MSFID4021
Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces