Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620) is a nationally recognised trade qualification offered by The Canberra Training School Pty. Ltd. (trading as CBTC – Canberra Business and Technology College), delivering a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work. The course is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway and prepares students for employment as painters and decorators, whether as employees or in self-employed roles. The curriculum covers handling and storing painting and decorating materials, using painting tools and equipment, surface preparation, paint application by brush, roller and spray, colour matching, wallpaper application, decorative and protective paint finishes, and safe work practices including working at heights and around lead-painted surfaces. The course runs over 104 weeks in a blended delivery mode combining scheduled face-to-face classes with online learning activities, assessed through written assessment, projects, case studies and role plays. Students are expected to commit a minimum of 35-45 hours per week to class participation, homework, self-study, assignments and assessments. A supervised work placement or apprenticeship/traineeship component gives students hands-on experience in surface preparation, paint mixing and application, and client communication. The course is delivered across CBTC's Canberra (Braddon and Gungahlin) and Sydney (Bella Vista) campuses.