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Trade Qualification · CPC30620
Build Your Future as a Qualified Painter & Decorator
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting & Decorating
Gain the practical skills required to undertake painting and decorating work across residential and commercial construction projects. Develop capability in surface preparation, brush, roller and spray application, decorative finishes, wall coverings, protective coatings, workplace safety and construction-industry communication.
Course Snapshot
CPC30620 at a glance.
View the key information for this nationally recognised painting and decorating qualification, including duration, fees, delivery arrangements and course structure.
Qualification Code
CPC30620
Qualification
Certificate III
Painting & Decorating
Duration
12 Months
Full-Time
Study Mode
Workplace-Based Training
Study Location
Employer's Worksite
Fee
$8,750
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Qualification
RTO
ACTA College · RTO 40954
Study Mode
Learn through practical workplace training.
CPC30620 is delivered at the employer's worksite, allowing eligible students to develop and demonstrate painting and decorating skills in an active workplace environment.
Workplace-Based Training
Complete practical training through the employer's worksite while developing skills relevant to real painting and decorating projects.
Trainer Guidance
Receive structured guidance, assessment support and feedback from ACTA College trainers throughout the qualification.
Practical Trade Development
Apply professional tools, materials, preparation methods and coating systems in workplace-relevant painting and decorating activities.
Course Overview
Build a Trade Career in Painting & Decorating
The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a recognised trade outcome for people developing the skills required to undertake painting and decorating work across residential and commercial construction projects.
The qualification covers practical areas including surface preparation, brush, roller and spray application, colour matching, textured and decorative finishes, wallpaper, timber finishes, protective coating systems, working at heights and workplace safety.
Training is delivered through the employer's worksite, enabling students to build capability in a practical environment while completing nationally recognised units of competency.
Successful completion of the qualification does not automatically guarantee employment, contracting eligibility or a licence. Any occupational or licensing requirements are determined by the relevant state or territory authority.
Who this qualification suits
- Painting and decorating apprentices
- People working under an employer-supported training arrangement
- New entrants pursuing a painting and decorating trade outcome
- Existing painting workers seeking a nationally recognised qualification
- Residential painting workers
- Commercial painting workers
- People seeking practical construction-industry skills
What You'll Learn
Practical painting and decorating skills.
Develop the technical, safety and workplace capabilities required across modern residential and commercial painting and decorating projects.
Surface preparation
Brush and roller application
Spray painting
Texture coat finishes
Colour matching
Wallpaper and wall coverings
Timber stains and clear finishes
Decorative paint finishes
Protective coating systems
Workplace safety and communication
Course Structure
Nationally recognised units.
CPC30620 consists of 29 nationally recognised units of competency covering practical painting, decorating, safety and construction-industry skills.
29
Total Units
26
Core Units
3
Elective Units
The qualification 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. Confirm the current training plan with the enrolment team before commencing.
Career Pathways
Where CPC30620 can take you.
This qualification provides a recognised trade outcome in painting and decorating and may support progression across residential, commercial and specialist painting environments.
Career Progression
- Painting Apprentice
- Painter and Decorator
- Experienced Tradesperson
- Leading Hand
- Painting Contractor or Business Owner
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.
Painting Contractor Pathway
Build experience that may support future contracting or business pathways, subject to applicable requirements.
Career progression reflects opportunities the qualification may support. Outcomes vary according to experience, employment arrangements and relevant state or territory requirements.
Why Study With ACTA?
Practical training for a recognised trade outcome.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
Complete a qualification delivered under ACTA College's registration as RTO 40954.
Workplace-Based Training
Develop practical capability through the employer's worksite.
Experienced Trainers
Learn with guidance from trainers familiar with construction and trade-based education.
Industry-Relevant Skills
Build skills across preparation, application, finishes, coatings and safe work practices.
Practical Assessment
Demonstrate skills through workplace-relevant activities and evidence.
Student Support
Receive guidance through enrolment, training and assessment.
Further Study Pathway
Consider progression into CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction after successful completion.
Before You Apply
Check your course suitability.
ACTA College will review your eligibility and course suitability before enrolment. Applicants must meet the published admission requirements below.
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.
Delivery
Training is delivered at the employer's worksite and may involve:
- Structured workplace-based learning
- Practical painting and decorating activities
- Trainer instruction and guidance
- Workplace demonstrations
- Application of professional tools and materials
- Self-directed learning and knowledge development
- Workplace evidence where required
Assessment
Assessment 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
- Evidence relating to the required units of competency
Further Study
Continue your learning.
After successfully completing CPC30620, students may consider progressing into higher-level building and construction study.
Current Qualification
CPC30620
Certificate III in Painting & Decorating
Upon successful completion of CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, the candidate may pursue CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
Study Locations
Study at Our Canberra & Sydney Campuses
ACTA College delivers face-to-face training from two purpose-built campuses in Canberra and Sydney, giving students the flexibility to study from either location while receiving the same nationally recognised training.
ACT
NSWSydney Campus
Ingleburn NSW
Campus Address
15/3 Lancaster Street, Ingleburn NSW 2565
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