Our CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating features over 1000 multi-media lessons on every aspect of the trade, over 1500 activities, questions, assessment tasks, an RPL tool, and an electronic log-book for collecting evidence on-site.
It was produced in collaboration with the National Painting and Decorating Institute, Wattyl, Spraychief, Taubmans PPG, and Rokset; and is supported by Master Painters Association. There are currently over 1200 students enroled in over a dozen colleges.
Updates include:
Two new core units have been developed:
- CPCCPD3035 Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
- CPCCPD3036 Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
A new elective unit has been added MSFID4016 Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
CPCCPD3030 Apply Protective Coatings is now a core compulsory subject. All students will now receive training in mixing two-pack epoxies, working to specifications, quality control, preparation of metal and concrete.
The number of core units has been increased to 26, with only 3 elective units.
The unit on basic wallpapering now requires all students to learn how to wallpaper ceilings
Detailed specifications on minimum sizes and amounts for trainers to use during assessment. The unit on calculating construction work is now a level 3 unit, requiring higher level skills in estimating. (essentially becoming a third year subject)
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
29 units of competency:
26 core units
3 elective units.
Elective units of competency can be selected as follows:
3 from the listed electives
or
2 from listed electives and 1 from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
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
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
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective units
BSBESB301 Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBESB303 Organise finances for new business venture
CPCCPD3029 Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
CPCCPD3032 Apply advanced wall coverings
CPCCPD3033 Apply intumescent coatings
CPCCPD3034 Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
CPCCSP3003 Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
MSFID4016 Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
