Course overview
Build the trade skills to prepare surfaces and apply paint, wallpaper, decorative and protective finishes.
COURSE FEESContact Admissions for current course feesFees and delivery details can change. Confirm the current information with Admissions before applying.
Entry requirements
- English language, literacy and numeracy evidence may be required
- Australian Year 10 or equivalent
- At least 18 years old at course commencement
- Access to a suitable computer and reliable internet
Delivery & assessment
- Full-time, face-to-face delivery
- Learning and assessment through classroom, project and practical activities
- Assessment tasks vary by unit
- Student and academic support available
Course structure
To achieve this qualification, students complete 29 units — core and electives.
23 core units
- CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights
- CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCPD2011Handle and store painting and decorating materials
- CPCCPD2012Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
- CPCCPD3021Prepare existing coated surfaces for painting
- CPCCPD3022Apply paint by brush and roller
- CPCCPD3023Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
- CPCCPD3024Apply paint by spray
- CPCCPD3025Match specific paint colours
- CPCCPD3026Apply stains and clear timber finishes
- CPCCPD3027Remove and apply wallpaper
- CPCCPD3028Apply decorative paint finishes
- CPCCPD3029Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
- CPCCPD3030Apply protective paint coating systems
- CPCCPD3031Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
- CPCCPD3032Apply advanced wallpaper techniques
- CPCCPD3033Apply intumescent coatings
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective selectionThe elective list below reflects the planned course structure. Electives may change to meet training package or delivery requirements; Admissions can confirm the current training plan.
6 elective units
- CPCCPD3034Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
- CPCCPD3035Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
- CPCCPD3036Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
- CPCCCM2002Carry out hand excavation
- CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction work
- BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
Study and career pathways
- Painter and decorator
- Painting contractor
- Further construction study