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The Australian Government oversees Registered Training Organisations to ensure that quality standards of education and awarding qualifications meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Therefore, Australian Health and Management Institute is responsible for the quality of training and assessment, student support services and the issuance of Australian Qualifications Framework certification on completion of a course.

Australian Health and Management Institute AQF Courses

The following Australian Health and Management Institute courses are delivered and assessed under the Australian Qualifications Framework to ensure quality training and assessment. The following AQF courses are listed on the National Register at and on CRICOS

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CRICOS Course Code: J

52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break)

Mode of Study

• Face to Face, Online and Self Study
• Total of 20 hours per week
• Self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge, assessment research and assessment preparation and completion-Approximately 10 hours per week

Course Description

The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work

Course Structure

• 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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating consists of twenty nine (29) units of competency, comprising 26 core units and 3 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.

Core Units

• CPCCPD2011 | Handle and store painting and decorating materials
• CPCCPD3036 | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
• CPCCPD3035 | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
• CPCCPD3028 | Apply decorative paint finishes
• CPCCPB3026 | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
• CPCCPD3025 | Match specific paint colours
• CPCCPD3021 | Prepare existing coated surface for painting
• CPCCPD3027 | Remove and apply wallpaper
• CPCCPD3026 | Apply stains and clear timber finishes
• CPCCPD2013 | Remove and replace doors and door and window components
• CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work
• CPCCPD3022 | Apply paint by brush and roller
• CPCCPD3023 | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
• CPCCPD3031 | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
• CPCCPD3030 | Apply protective paint coating systems
• CPCCPD3024 | Apply paint by spray
• CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM2012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work
• CPCCPD2012 | Use Painting and Decorating Tools and Equipment

Elective Units

• BSBESB407 | Manage Finances for new business ventures
• CPCCSP3003 | Apply Trowelled Texture Coat Finishes
• CPCCPD3029 | Remove Graffiti and Apply Anti-graffiti Coatings

Entry Requirements

• International Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
• Academic Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC
• English Language Entry Requirements: IELTS score 6.0 (with no bands less than 5.5) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Career Opportunities

• Graduates at this level will have skills for work. Job roles and titles may vary but can include:
  • Painter and decorator

Education Pathways

• Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to any of the following qualifications:
  • CPC40611 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)
  • CPC40408 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Sales)
  • CPC40708 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Exit Point/Award

• Students that successfully complete all 29 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
• Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.