The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating offered by Albury College in Australia is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for a trade career in the painting and decorating industry, both in residential and commercial construction. Delivered at the Parramatta campus in NSW, the course spans 55 weeks, including 45 weeks of tuition and 10 weeks of holidays, with a mix of face-to-face classroom sessions and online learning. It focuses on practical trade skills such as surface preparation, paint application, decorative finishes, and working safely at heights, with a strong emphasis on workplace health and safety practices. Successful completion meets one of the primary requirements for obtaining a painting contractor license in NSW, alongside relevant work experience. Entry into the course requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, have completed Year 12 (or equivalent), and demonstrate English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). The total tuition fee is AUD 15,000, with additional enrolment and materials fees. The course includes a range of core and elective units and offers recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer (CT) opportunities for eligible students. Upon graduation, students can pursue roles such as Painter and Decorator or advance to further qualifications like the Diploma of Building and Construction. The assessment approach combines knowledge tests, practical demonstrations, projects, and simulated work activities, ensuring students are job-ready upon completion. Enrolment involves an application process, interview, and confirmation of enrolment, followed by orientation to help students settle into study and life in Australia.
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.
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.
Painting is Trade Work in NSW. There are different types of licences available in NSW depending on whether individuals want to contract for another party or supervise work. A contractor licence allows license holders to contract and advertise to do work. They can only do the types of work described on their licence card. Contractor licences can be issued to individuals and to companies and partnerships. The requirements for a license in NSW for Painting and Decorating are as follows:
Occupational titles may include:
Albury College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
To assist with the identification of potential language, literacy, or numeracy (LLN) barriers and non-vocational barriers to learning or support needs, an initial LLN assessment shall be conducted (LLN Robot) with each applicant, at a time shortly after the application for enrolment has been received.
The Tuition Fee of this course is $15,000. The due date of each instalment will appear in your Letter of Offer.
There is an additional non-refundable $500 enrolment fee payable at the time of enrolment, and a $500 materials fee payable for this course (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement).
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 meters | Core |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCPB3026 | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | Core |
| CPCCPD2011 | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | Core |
| CPCCPD2012 | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCPD2013 | Remove and replace doors and door and window components | Core |
| CPCCPD3021 | Prepare existing coated surface for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3022 | Apply paint by brush and roller | Core |
| CPCCPD3023 | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller, and spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3024 | Apply paint by spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3025 | Match specific paint colors | Core |
| CPCCPD3026 | Apply stains and clear timber finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3027 | Remove and apply wallpaper | Core |
| CPCCPD3028 | Apply decorative paint finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3030 | Apply protective paint coating systems | Core |
| CPCCPD3031 | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3035 | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3036 | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3029 | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings | Elective |
| CPCCSP3003 | Apply trowelled texture coat finishes | Elective |
| MSFID4016 | Design color schemes for interior and exterior spaces | Elective |
Learners wishing to receive RPL must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the RPL Kit.
RPL Assessors are to ensure the application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners wishing to receive CT must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the CT Application Form.
Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.
After achieving the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting & Decorating, candidates may choose to undertake CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) or other relevant qualifications.
Assessment tasks and activities will include:
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment application form and submit all required supporting documents. If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will send you an invoice for the first payment. Once the payment is received, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with our International Student Handbook. This can be found online at our website.
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.
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.
Painting is Trade Work in NSW. There are different types of licences available in NSW depending on whether individuals want to contract for another party or supervise work. A contractor licence allows license holders to contract and advertise to do work. They can only do the types of work described on their licence card. Contractor licences can be issued to individuals and to companies and partnerships. The requirements for a license in NSW for Painting and Decorating are as follows:
Occupational titles may include:
Albury College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
To assist with the identification of potential language, literacy, or numeracy (LLN) barriers and non-vocational barriers to learning or support needs, an initial LLN assessment shall be conducted (LLN Robot) with each applicant, at a time shortly after the application for enrolment has been received.
The Tuition Fee of this course is $15,000. The due date of each instalment will appear in your Letter of Offer.
There is an additional non-refundable $500 enrolment fee payable at the time of enrolment, and a $500 materials fee payable for this course (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement).
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 meters | Core |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCPB3026 | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | Core |
| CPCCPD2011 | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | Core |
| CPCCPD2012 | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCPD2013 | Remove and replace doors and door and window components | Core |
| CPCCPD3021 | Prepare existing coated surface for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3022 | Apply paint by brush and roller | Core |
| CPCCPD3023 | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller, and spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3024 | Apply paint by spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3025 | Match specific paint colors | Core |
| CPCCPD3026 | Apply stains and clear timber finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3027 | Remove and apply wallpaper | Core |
| CPCCPD3028 | Apply decorative paint finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3030 | Apply protective paint coating systems | Core |
| CPCCPD3031 | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3035 | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3036 | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3029 | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings | Elective |
| CPCCSP3003 | Apply trowelled texture coat finishes | Elective |
| MSFID4016 | Design color schemes for interior and exterior spaces | Elective |
Learners wishing to receive RPL must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the RPL Kit.
RPL Assessors are to ensure the application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners wishing to receive CT must make an application for such prior to the commencement of any structured training by use of the CT Application Form.
Participants are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.
After achieving the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting & Decorating, candidates may choose to undertake CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) or other relevant qualifications.
Assessment tasks and activities will include:
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment application form and submit all required supporting documents. If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will send you an invoice for the first payment. Once the payment is received, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with our International Student Handbook. This can be found online at our website.
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