CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Recognise your experience

If you already have industry experience, then utilising Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your existing skills into a nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way of achieving industry accreditation while broadening your career opportunities.

As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this process as easy and smooth as possible for you. 

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To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

  • 27 units of competency:

  • 23 core units

  • 4 elective units.

A maximum of two of the four required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core units 

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCCM1012A

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCM1013A

Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1014A

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2003B

Calculate and cost construction work

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Painting and decorating preparation field of work

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCCM3001C

Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCPB3026B

Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

CPCCPD2011A

Handle painting and decorating materials

CPCCPD2012A

Use painting and decorating tools and equipment

CPCCPD2013A

Remove and replace doors and door and window components

CPCCPD3021A

Prepare surfaces for painting

Painting and decorating operations field of work  

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCCM2008B

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCPD3022A

Apply paint by brush and roller

CPCCPD3023A

Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray

CPCCPD3024A

Apply paint by spray

CPCCPD3025A

Match specified paint colour

CPCCPD3026A

Apply stains and clear timber finishes

CPCCPD3027A

Apply wallpaper

CPCCPD3028A

Apply decorative paint finishes

CPCCPD3031A

Implement safe lead paint and asbestos work practices in the painting industry

Elective units 

Specialist painting and decorating field of work  

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCPD3029A

Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings

CPCCPD3030B

Apply protective paint coating systems

CPCCPD3032A

Apply advanced wallpaper techniques

CPCCPD3033A

Apply intumescent coatings

CPCCPD3034A

Apply advanced decorative paint finishes

CPCCSP3003A

Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

General electives  

Unit code

Unit title

BSBSMB301A

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances

LMFGG2008B

Glaze/re-glaze residential windows and doors

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

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  • Institute of Training - Provider Code 91647

  • Australian Institute of Training - Provider Code 91511

  • AAA Swiss Training - Provider Code 40935

  • Building Trades Australia - Provider Code 30979

  • Education in Building - Provider Code 32418

  • OZTECH Trade Training College PTY LTD - Provider Code 40997

  • Realistic Training Options - Provider Code 32496

  • Training & Assessment Mentor - Provider Code 31940

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