Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Course Overview
Course Structure
(29 units must be completed for this qualification which includes 26 core units and 3 elective units.
Unit code Unit name Core / Elective
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction
industry Core
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights 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
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work Core
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms upto 11 meters 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 door and window components Core
CPCCPD3021 Prepare existing coated surface for painting Core
CPCCPD3035 Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting Core
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 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
CPCCPD3031 Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry Core
CPCCPD3030 Apply protective paint coating systems Core
CPCCPD3029 Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings Elective
CPCCPD3036 Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting
industry Core
CPCCPD3034 Apply advanced decorative paint finishes Elective
CPCCSP3003 Apply trowelled texture coat finishes Elective
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years or older |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completion of Year 11 (Australia) or overseas equivalent Meet Student Visa requirements where applicable Prospective students seeking for enrolment at Gen Institute will have to successfully complete a placement test at the required ACSF level of qualification that provides Gen Institute insight into student’s capability and helps it make a decision on whether the student possess sufficient LLN skills to pursue the qualification they are looking to be enrolled in. Completion of unit CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, students would be required to undertake training and assessment of this unit at Gen Institute or any other RTO prior to enrolling into this qualification |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |