Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Work safely at heights
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Calculate costs of construction work
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Plan and organise work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
Handle and store painting and decorating materials
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
Remove and replace doors and door and window components
Prepare existing coated surface for painting
Apply paint by brush and roller
Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
Apply paint by spray
Match specific paint colours
Apply stains and clear timber finishes
Remove and apply wallpaper
Apply decorative paint finishes
Apply protective paint coating systems
Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Investigate business opportunities
Elective
Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
Elective
Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
Elective
Common Questions
A total of 29 Units (26 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
International students must have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of at least 6 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old), or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or a range of Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications within the CPC Training Package.
Yes, it is compulsory that students must have successfully completed 'CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry' prior to commencing this course.
Learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities. Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, and presentations.
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