CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

To obtain a painter’s license in Queensland you will need to complete Certificate III Painting and
Decorating, and a Business Management Course.
Certificate III Painting and Decorating is the nationally recognised qualification for painters and can
be obtained by completing an apprenticeship, or by a skills assessment called Recognition of Prior
Learning.
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and
commercial construction work.
Occupational - Painter and decorator.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the
construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of
skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this
qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Note:
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for
Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction
work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Who is the course for?
CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating is for new and existing workers who are currently
employed in a relevant position and wanting to work toward completing the qualification.
1. Current workers operating in the painting and decorating industry either on residential and
commercial construction sites
2. Who want or require formal qualifications to obtain a license to work in the painting and
decorating industry as a ‘Painter and Decorator’
3. Where this work is undertaken either as employees or contractors (sub)

These workers will:

• Be currently employed and consequently have access to an operative work site and all
resources required to undertake their work functions (and the training).

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 • Be over 18 years old

As students these workers will:

• Be currently working so will require on-work site training.
• Be looking to have their previous and current skills and knowledge recognised i.e. CT & RPL
(see below) with remaining skills and knowledge trained and assessed on site through gap
training.

Training and assessment methods: Delivery is through a combination of face to face, self-paced and
work-based learning
Course duration: The course is structured to be delivered over 27 months however students can
take up to 4 years if necessary
Course cost: $15,000
Payment plan: 10 monthly payments per year of $500 over 3 years
RPL cost: $300 administration fee, plus $150 per unit assessment fee. Gap fees for training are
charged at $490 per unit.
Location: All training occurs in the workplace under the supervision of a workplace supervisor. This
may be your employer or a nominated person. The supervisor liaises with the trainer/assessor. All
work-based (practical assessment) takes place in the workplace and any theoretical assessments
may occur offsite.
All training occurs in the workplace under the supervision of a workplace supervisor. This may be
your employer or a nominated person. The supervisor liaises with the trainer/assessor. All work-
based (practical assessment) takes place in the workplace and any theoretical assessments may
occur offsite.
Entry requirements: Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National
Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before
entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Pathways into the Qualification Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to one of
the following Certificate IV level qualification

• CPC40611 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)

• CPC40408 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Sales)
• CPC40708 Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Resources required: Students will need to provide their own workplace safety clothes and shoes. All
other resources will be supplied by the employer or sourced by the RTO.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning is the process of formal recognition for skills and knowledge gained
through previous learning such as:

• Life experiences
• Previous formal learning
• Employment

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning for part or all your intended study, based on
your previous experiences and learning. For more information regarding RPL and how to apply,
please discuss this with your trainer.

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Credit Transfer

You may be eligible for a credit transfer if you have previously undertaken training through a
Registered Training Organisation.

COURSE FORMAT AND PACKAGING RULES

The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the
construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work. 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.

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Unit Code Unit Name Core/Elective
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work Core
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication Core
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations Core
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
CPCCCM2003B Calculate and cost construction work Core
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights Core
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the Core
construction industry
CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms Core

CPCCPB3026B Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems Core

CPCCPD2011A Handle painting and decorating materials Core

CPCCPD2012A Use painting and decorating tools and equipment Core

Remove and replace doors and door and window Core
CPCCPD2013A
components
CPCCPD3021A Prepare surfaces for painting Core

CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Core

CPCCPD3022A Apply paint by brush and roller Core

CPCCPD3023A Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray Core

CPCCPD3024A Apply paint by spray Core

CPCCPD3025A Match specified paint colour Core

CPCCPD3026A Apply stains and clear timber finishes Core

CPCCPD3027A Apply wallpaper Core

CPCCPD3028A Apply decorative paint finishes Core

CPCCPD3031A Implement safe lead paint and asbestos work practices in the Core
painting industry
BSBSMB301 Investigate micro business opportunities Elective

BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances Elective

CPCCPD3030B Apply protective paint coating systems Elective

CPCCPD3029A Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings Elective

Noble Training Group RTO ID: 41488