Course Overview

About This Course

The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work. Areas of study include workplace health and safety, interpretation of plans and documents, measurements and calculations, use of hand and power tools, erection and dismantling of scaffolding, paint application and paint types, replace and remove doors and window components, apply wallpaper, manage small business finance and more.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Building 4 / 460-492 Beaudesert Road, Salisbury, Queensland 4107Level 1, 287-313 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051Building 4 / 460-492 Beaudesert Road, Salisbury, Queensland 4107, AustraliaSALISBURY

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Satisfactorily complete a minimum of year 10 or equivalent.
Applicants must provide evidence of completion of the International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test), either Academic (A) or General (G) band 6 overall, or its equivalent, completed within 2 years from the application date.
CELPIP General: Overall band score of 7
IELTS Academic: Average band score of 6.0
IELTS General Training: Average band score of 6.0
LANGUAGECERT Academic Test: Overall band score of 61
Michigan English Test: Overall band score of 53
Occupational English Test: Overall band score of 1210
Pearson Test of English Academic: Overall band score of 47
TOEFL iBT: Total band score of 67
Or: The completion of IELTS Academic or General band 5.5 and 10 weeks of ELICOS
Or: The completion of IELTS Academic or General band 5.0 and 20 weeks of ELICOS
Students are exempt from English requirements if they have a minimum five (5) years of study in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, America, South Africa or Ireland.
Students are exempt if they are a citizen of, and hold a passport issued by, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.
Students are exempt if they completed in Australia (within the past 2 years) in English a substantial component (at least 70%) of a qualification at AQF level 4 or higher.
Students are exempt if they successfully completed in Australia (within the past 2 years) the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in English.
Students are exempt if they completed an ELICOS program from a CRICOS institution and achieved an upper intermediate English level or equivalent within 2 years from the application date.
Applicants must also provide documentation according to Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requirements.
All international learners will undertake a pre-training review to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
All students will be required to complete an LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital) evaluation prior to enrolment.
Applicants will need to have physical attributes suitable for working in the construction industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Potential job outcomes upon completion of this course: Painter and Decorator. The average Painter and Decorator salary in Australia is $85,000 per year (Source: Seek, 2026).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units32 units

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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

CPCCCM3005

Calculate costs of construction work

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM3001

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

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 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

Elective unit

CPCCPD3033

Apply intumescent coatings

Elective unit

CPCCSP3003

Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

Elective unit

BSBESB301

Investigate business opportunities

Elective unit

BSBESB303

Organise finances for new business venture

Elective unit

BSBESB304

Determine resource requirements for new business ventures

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating?

The program is delivered over 104 weeks (holiday inclusive) with 20 contact hours per week, which includes theory education in the classroom and practical training in the fully equipped workshop facility. Students are also advised to do approximately 10 hours per week of unstructured learning.

What are the fees for the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating?

The tuition fee for the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating is $35,000 AUD, with a non-tuition fee of $7,350 AUD. Everthought also advises you to contact them for a promotional pricelist.

Where is the course delivered and what campuses are available?

The course is available at two campuses: the Brisbane campus at Building 4 / 460-492 Beaudesert Road, Salisbury, Queensland 4107, and the Melbourne campus at Level 1, 287-313 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051. Training is delivered face-to-face in purpose-designed facilities with hands-on, practical training by accredited, trade trainer/assessors with current industry experience.

Can I get credit for previous study or work experience?

Yes. Learners may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. If students have previously completed a unit with the same unit code or unit title, they may be eligible for a Credit Transfer. Students may apply for RPL if they can demonstrate that their work and life experiences match one or more of the units in which they have enrolled. Applications for both RPL and credit transfer must be made prior to the commencement of the course, and there is a fee for each process.

What English language requirements do I need to meet to enrol?

Applicants must provide evidence of IELTS Academic or General band 6 overall (or equivalent), completed within 2 years from the application date. Equivalent tests accepted include TOEFL iBT (67), Pearson Test of English Academic (47), CELPIP General (band 7), and others. Applicants with IELTS 5.5 may enrol with 10 weeks of ELICOS, or with IELTS 5.0 with 20 weeks of ELICOS. Exemptions apply for those who have studied at least 5 years in English in specified countries, are citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Ireland, or have recently completed qualifying study in Australia.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level / Apprentice (0-2 years)AUD $42,000 to $55,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $55,000 to $70,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $70,000 to $82,000 per year

Career Paths

Painter and DecoratorResidential PainterCommercial PainterIndustrial PainterProtective Coatings Applicator

Key Skills

Surface preparation techniques including sanding, filling, and primingApplication of paint using brush, roller, and spray equipmentColour theory and accurate paint colour matchingApplying texture coat and decorative paint finishesHanging and trimming wallpaper to professional standards

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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

About This Course

Available Locations

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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