Certificate III in Painting Decorating
About This Course
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work and put you on the path to success as a contractor or business owner. Students will learn to prepare and paint domestic and commercial buildings, using paints, varnishes, materials and wall papers. This course is an ideal pathway into entry level employment in Painting and Decorating. This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Entry Requirements
Whilst there are no entry requirements specified in the training package, Marriott Academy requires prospective students to meet the following criteria:
- Students must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of course commencement; and complete LLN test
- Students must completed a nationally recognised qualification as AQF Level III or above, or demonstrated the attainment of at least ACSF level 3 by completion of Australian Year 11 qualification, or equivalent, and
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 52 or Certificate III in EAL or equivalent
Employment Pathways
- Painting and Decorator
Units Information
CORE UNIT
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
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
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 door 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
CPCCWHS20 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
ELECTIVE UNIT
BSBESB301 Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBESB303 Organise finances for new business
CPCCPD3029 Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students may apply for course credits, advanced standing or exemptions if they are able to provide evidence that demonstrates that they have attained competency. Competency may have been attained through formal and informal training, work experience and life experience. Applications must be made on an official Application form. Students should consult with the RTO Manager before making an application.

