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 unit
Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
Elective unit
Organise finances for new business venture
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course runs for 60 weeks and is delivered at the Melbourne and Sydney campuses of NeXgen Institute of Australia.
There are a total of 29 units to complete the course, which includes 26 core units and 3 elective units.
International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following: IELTS with a minimum overall band score of 6.0 (no more than 2 years old), evidence of at least 5 years of study in an English-speaking country, completion of a Certificate III or higher at an Australian RTO within the last 2 years, or equivalent scores in recognised tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English.
The 2026 Offshore Student Tuition Fee is AU$21,900.00, which excludes material and enrolment fees. For onshore (domestic) student fees, prospective students should contact the admissions team at enquiries@nexgen.edu.au or telephone 1300 561 247.
After completing CPC30620, graduates may pursue roles such as Qualified Painter and Decorator, Painting Trades Worker, Commercial Painter, Residential Painter, Decorative Finishes Specialist, Site Tradesperson, or Painting Supervisor. The qualification may also lead to an apprenticeship, traineeship, or further study at TAFE or RTOs across states and territories.
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