Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating is a nationally recognised trade qualification for learners seeking a career as a painter and decorator, providing the practical skills, technical knowledge and industry understanding required to work in residential, commercial and industrial construction. The course covers surface preparation, applying paints and protective coatings, matching paint colours, applying decorative finishes, wallpapering, texture coating and spray painting, and timber staining and finishing. Students also learn the safe handling and storage of painting materials, and how to work safely with lead-painted surfaces and encapsulate non-friable asbestos in line with workplace safety standards. The qualification develops broader skills in workplace health and safety, planning and organising work, workplace communication, construction calculations, interpreting plans and specifications, and working safely at heights. Training combines classroom-based learning with practical hands-on workshop activities using industry-standard tools, equipment and materials, and is structured for learners with little or no prior painting and decorating experience. The course runs over 52 weeks and is delivered face-to-face at Yarra College Australia's Melbourne campus and dedicated painting and carpentry workshop. On completion, graduates are prepared for roles such as painter, decorator or painting tradesperson, with a further study pathway into the Certificate IV in Building and Construction and the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).