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CPC30620

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

A nationally recognised trade qualification that develops practical painting and decorating skills for residential and commercial construction projects, delivered through workplace-based training.

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Professional painter applying paint with a roller to an interior wall on an Australian residential worksite

Course Code

CPC30620

Duration

12 Months (Full-Time)

Study Location

Employer's Worksite

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training

About the Qualification

What CPC30620 covers.

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating develops practical skills for painting and decorating work across residential and commercial construction projects.

The course covers preparation of coated and uncoated surfaces, brush, roller and spray application, colour matching, texture coatings, decorative finishes, wallpaper, timber finishes, protective coatings and construction safety.

The published occupational title associated with this qualification is Painter and Decorator. Completion does not guarantee employment or licensing.

Course Structure

29

Total Units

26

Core

3

Elective

The structure shown reflects ACTA College's currently published course outline. Units and delivery arrangements may be updated where permitted under applicable training-package or transition requirements.

Who It's For

Who is this qualification for?

Painting apprentices

Apprentices completing painting and decorating training through an employer-supported arrangement.

New entrants to the trade

People starting out who are pursuing a painting and decorating trade outcome.

Existing painting workers

Residential and commercial painting workers seeking a nationally recognised qualification.

Construction-industry workers

People seeking practical construction-industry skills through workplace-based training.

Course Structure

What you'll learn.

CPC30620 consists of 29 nationally recognised units of competency — 26 core units and 3 electives.

Entry Requirements

What you'll need to apply.

Age Requirement

Applicants must be over 18 years of age.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Applicants must have sufficient LLN skills to read and analyse relevant legislative, regulatory and industry documentation.

Pre-Training Review

Applicants must undertake a Pre-Training Review so ACTA College can determine whether the qualification is suitable for them.

Unique Student Identifier

A valid USI is required for nationally recognised training in Australia.

Identification

Applicants may be required to provide suitable government-issued identification during enrolment.

Employment Arrangement

Because the published study location is the employer's worksite, applicants should speak with ACTA College about the workplace and employer arrangements required for delivery.

Delivery & Assessment

How you'll learn and be assessed.

Workplace-Based Training

Practical training is completed at the employer's worksite, developing skills relevant to real painting and decorating projects.

Trainer Guidance

Structured guidance, workplace demonstrations, assessment support and feedback from ACTA College trainers throughout the qualification.

Assessment methods may include

  • Practical demonstrations
  • Direct workplace observation
  • Written or verbal knowledge questions
  • Projects and workplace tasks
  • Review of completed work
  • Third-party or employer evidence where applicable
  • Demonstration of safe work practices

Fees

Course fees.

Contact ACTA College before enrolling to confirm that the published fee remains current and to ask about payment arrangements, inclusions and any other costs that may apply.

Course Fee

$8,750

Currently published fee for CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.

Pathways

Where this qualification can take you.

The published occupational title associated with CPC30620 is Painter and Decorator. Outcomes depend on individual experience, employment arrangements and applicable requirements.

Step 1

Painting Apprentice

Step 2

Painter and Decorator

Completion of the qualification does not guarantee employment or licensing. Occupational and licensing requirements are set by the relevant authority.

Painter and Decorator

Carry out painting and decorating work across residential and commercial projects.

Residential Painter

Prepare and finish interior and exterior surfaces in houses and residential developments.

Commercial Painter

Work across offices, retail spaces, institutions and other commercial environments.

Protective Coatings Applicator

Apply protective coating systems where relevant to project and workplace requirements.

Wall Covering Installer

Prepare surfaces and install wallpaper and advanced wall coverings.

Further Study

May pursue CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction after successful completion.

Where You Can Study

Delivered at the employer's worksite.

Employer's Worksite

ACTA College currently lists the study location for CPC30620 as the employer's worksite. Speak with the enrolment team about the employer, workplace and eligibility arrangements required for workplace-based delivery.

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How to Enrol

Three simple steps.

01

Submit an enquiry

Send us your details using the enquiry form or call our team.

02

Confirm your eligibility

We complete your Pre-Training Review, LLN assessment and USI check.

03

Finalise your enrolment

Confirm your workplace arrangements, then complete your enrolment paperwork.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CPC30620 — answered.

CPC30620 is a nationally recognised trade qualification that develops practical skills for painting and decorating work across residential and commercial construction projects. The course covers preparation of coated and uncoated surfaces, brush, roller and spray application, colour matching, texture coatings, decorative finishes, wallpaper, timber finishes, protective coatings and construction safety. ACTA College's published course structure contains 29 units of competency comprising 26 core units and 3 electives.
ACTA College currently publishes the course duration as 12 months full-time. Actual commencement and training arrangements should be confirmed with the enrolment team because workplace circumstances, individual progression and training-plan requirements may affect how the program is scheduled.
The currently published course fee is $8,750. Students should contact ACTA College before enrolling to confirm that the fee remains current and to ask about payment arrangements, inclusions and any other costs that may apply.
ACTA College currently lists the study location as the employer's worksite. Students should speak with the enrolment team about the employer, workplace and eligibility arrangements required for workplace-based delivery.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age, have sufficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills to read and analyse relevant legislative, regulatory and industry documentation, and complete a Pre-Training Review so ACTA College can determine whether the qualification is suitable for them.
The qualification contains 29 units in total: 26 core units and 3 elective units. These cover painting and decorating techniques, surface preparation, workplace safety, tools and materials, coatings, wall coverings, measurements, communication and construction-industry practices.
The published occupational title associated with this qualification is Painter and Decorator. Depending on experience, employment arrangements and applicable requirements, the skills may also support work across residential painting, commercial painting, protective coatings, wall coverings and future contracting pathways. Completion does not guarantee employment or licensing.
The published study location is the employer's worksite, so applicants should contact ACTA College to confirm the employment and workplace arrangements required for entry and delivery. The enrolment team can explain the applicable training pathway and determine whether the available workplace is suitable.
Assessment may involve practical demonstrations, direct observation, workplace tasks, projects, knowledge questions and workplace evidence. The exact assessment plan will be explained by ACTA College and aligned with the requirements of each unit of competency.
After successfully completing CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, the candidate may pursue CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Students should discuss further-study suitability with an ACTA College adviser.

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