• Tuition fee A17,500
• Enrolment fee A$200
• Material Fee A$1,800

• 60 weeks
• Full-Time
• Study (20 hours per week) including holiday

Training and assessment are conducted face-to-face, both in the classroom and in a simulated environment.

Assessment methods include written work, projects and observations.

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent
• English level of at least IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
• Successful completion of the college's LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test and digital literacy assessment

Must have:

• Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and a web browser)
• Access to the Internet
• Access to a video and audio recording device
• Computer skills including an understanding of how to access an online video conferencing software, how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader, and be able to download, scan and upload documents, and how to access online materials 
• Note: If you need any help regarding access to a computer and meeting the computer skill requirements, the college can provide support for you.

Note: If you need any help regarding access to a computer and meeting the computer skill requirements, the college can provide support for you.

Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience within a relevant industry may also be considered for entry into the Course.

Additional Requirement:

• Students must have a sense of balance and the ability to cope with the physical demands of the training and assessment that involves working at heights, heavy lifting, manual labour, operation of tools (both manual and power tools) ,etc

• Painter and Decorator.

After completing this qualification, individuals may undertake the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Level 1 377 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria - 3000 Australia

AIDT recognises AQF and VET qualifications, as well as Statements of Attainment issued by other RTOs. Students may apply for course credit, which will be assessed and recorded by AIDT. Approved credits may reduce the course duration.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges a student’s previous formal or informal learning, work, and life experience relevant to the course outcomes. Students who believe they already hold certain competencies may apply for RPL by submitting an application with supporting evidence that aligns with each Unit of Competency. For more information, contact AIDT.

Students must achieve competency in all 29 units listed below to successfully complete CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating qualification.

Core Units

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
• CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCPB3026* Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
• CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• 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
• CPCCPD3032* Apply advanced wall coverings
• CPCCPD3035* Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
• CPCCPD3036* Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry

Elective Units

• • BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
  • BSBESB303 Organise finances for new business venture
  • CPCCPD3029* Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings

Note: Units marked with an asterisk (*) have prerequisites