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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CPC30620 I CRICOS Course Code: 119793G

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Painter and Decorator.

Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Course Duration:

66 weeks (including 16 weeks break)

Next Intake:

Monthly Intakes Apply. Contact admissions@ruby.vic.edu.au for more details.

Course Outline

The course is delivered through face-to-face classroom-based delivery, computer-generated supervised learning, simulated workplace environment, commercially operational workplace, and structured independent learning, with 20 scheduled course contact hours each week.

The course is planned to provide a mixture of practical and theoretical components, and includes unit related research, skills development, and assessment projects.

Assessment will be conducted individually. Students will receive full description, instructions and resources for each unit of competency.

Assessment methods used for this qualification may include but are not limited to written questions, projects, case studies, workplace observations, and third-party reports.

The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating requires completion of 29 units (including 26 core units and 3 electives). Core, and elective units chosen, are as follows:

 

 

Code Unit Title
Core Units
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCPB3026 Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
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
CPCCPD3035 Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
CPCCPD3036 Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
Elective
CPCCPD3029 Remove graffitti and apply anti-graffiti coating
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB303 Organise finances for new business venture

Entry Requirements

This course is available to international applicants who can provide evidence that they:

General

  • Are a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
  • Demonstrate the attainment of At least ACSF level 3 by successfully completion of Australian Year 11/12 certificate, or equivalent, or a qualification at AQF Level 3, or above and
  • English Language Tests Evidence

 

English Language
Applicants must meet the English proficiency requirements as follows:

  • English Language Tests Evidence:
      • IELTS Test Score of 6.0 or equivalent
      • IELTS Test score less than 6.0 needs to be packaged with the required amount of English ELICOS study.
      • Test results must be no more than 2 years old.

OR

  • English Language Evidence Exemptions:
      • Be an applicant who is a foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES); or
      • Have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland; or
      • In the 2 years before applying, completed in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.

OR

    • The applicant must:
        • Have evidence of having successfully passed the specific Ruby Institute English Placement Test, or
        • Have evidence of having successfully completed General English at Advanced level.

Vocational Placement Pre-requisite:

  • Students are required to obtain a valid police check prior to the commencement of placement at student own cost. Immunisations may also be required, and this will be advised by the workplace before placement commencement.

Applicants must also:

  • Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to demonstrate that they have the required level of LLN skills required prior to course commencement.
  • Have their own computer with 5G Internet connectivity (a minimum reliable speed of 5Mbps is recommended) and have the following programs installed:
      • Google Chrome Web Browser
      • Latest Adobe Acrobat Reader
      • Latest Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Attain an Overseas Student Health Cover as part of their visa requirements.
  • Students who do not meet the entry requirements will not be accepted into this program.
  • All the entry requirements must be met before a confirmation of enrolment (COE) can be provided. However, if you cannot provide evidence of English Language proficiency, you may be issued with a conditional letter of offer based on you successfully completing the required English language course.

Credit Transfer

Ruby Institute can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency or modules that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation. We can also grant you Credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit/ module in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed. For more information, please refer to the Student Handbook.

To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form, and submit it as part of your enrolment/application.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. During the entry process, stage Ruby Institute will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.

Please refer to the Student Handbook or contact our Admissions Team for more information on RPL and applicable fees.

Course Outcomes

  • Painter
  • Decorator

Education Pathways

  • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Fees

Tuition fee: $22,500

Non tuition fee: $3,800

Estimated Total Course Cost: $26,300

Please contact us at +61 (3) 9069 2172 or by email at admissions@ruby.vic.edu.au or info@ruby.vic.edu.au to get the latest information.

COURSE PACKAGE

Package 1

3 years
MSF30322 
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

+

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Package 2

2.5 years
CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

+

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Package 3

2.5 years
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

+

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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