CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
COURSE CODE: CPC30620
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Duration
104 weeks
Delivery Mode
Face to Face
Language
English
Contact Hours
20 hours / week
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
- Painter and Decorator.
Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| 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 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities |
| CPCCPD3032 | Apply advanced wall coverings |
| CPCCPD3034 | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes |
| Description | Fees Amount |
| Tuition Fee: | AUD $24,000 |
| Enrolment Fee | AUD $200 |
| Materials Fee | AUD $2000 |
* Non-tuition fees may apply and can be found in our Student Handbook on our website at www.sydneystatecollege.edu.au.
Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role
- plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
- Painter and Decorator
- Residential Painter
- Commercial or Industrial Painter
- Maintenance Painter
- Decorative Finishes Specialist
- Heritage or Restoration Painter
Sydney State College Campus
Level 1, 60 South Street,
GRANVILLE, NSW 2142, Australia
Phone: 1300 289 646 | 0420 707 909
| Term Description | Main Intake Date | Mid Intake Date |
| Term 1 | Monday, 5th January 2026 | Monday, 9th February 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday, 6th April 2026 | Monday, 11th May 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 6th July 2026 | Monday, 10th August 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 5th October 2026 | Monday, 9th November 2026 |
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
Duration
78 week
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BSB50420
ICT50220
CPC31020



