Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Qualification
National Code:
BCG30603
State Code:
W140
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
11/01/2003
Approved Date
21/01/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
760
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/01/2003
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 11/01/2003 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

CORE
All core units must be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1860 BCGPD3008B Apply decorative paint finishes 90 Unit of competency
W1854 BCGPD3002B Apply paint by brush and roller 68 Unit of competency
W1856 BCGPD3004B Apply paint by spray 64 Unit of competency
W1858 BCGPD3006B Apply stains and clear timber finishes 28 Unit of competency
W1855 BCGPD3003B Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray 24 Unit of competency
W1859 BCGPD3007B Apply wallpaper 48 Unit of competency
W1813 BCGCM1005B Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
W1812 BCGCM1004B Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W1820 BCGCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
W1809 BCGCM1001B Follow OHS policies and procedures 32 Unit of competency
W1850 BCGPD2001B Handle painting and decorating materials 8 Unit of competency
W1857 BCGPD3005B Match specified paint colour 44 Unit of competency
W1811 BCGCM1003B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W1853 BCGPD3001B Prepare surfaces for painting 56 Unit of competency
W1814 BCGCM2001B Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
W1852 BCGPD2003B Remove and replace doors and door and window furniture 4 Unit of competency
W1863 BCGPD3011B Treat lead paint hazards 16 Unit of competency
W1851 BCGPD2002B Use painting and decorating tools and equipment 40 Unit of competency
W1810 BCGCM1002B Work effectively in the General Construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES
Four (4) of the following elective units to be selected in accordance with the Qualification Structuring Rules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1864 BCGPD3012B Apply advanced wallpaper techniques 24 Unit of competency
W1862 BCGPD3010B Apply protective paint coating systems 24 Unit of competency
W1898 BCGSP3003B Apply trowelled texture coat finishes 80 Unit of competency
C6972 BSBCMN216A Create customer relationship 20 Unit of competency
W0319 LMFGG2008A Glaze/reglaze residential windows and doors 72 Unit of competency
C6978 BSBCMN317A Meet customer needs and expectations 20 Unit of competency
C3518 BSBCMN107A Operate a personal computer 20 Unit of competency
M0329 MEM8.13AA Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) 36 Unit of competency
M0328 MEM8.12AA Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) 36 Unit of competency
W1861 BCGPD3009B Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings 24 Unit of competency
C3748 BSBSBM301A Research business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
W1937 BCPRF2001A Work safely on roofs 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
N015 BCG30498 Certificate III in General Construction (Painting and Decorating) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W582 CPC30608 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code BCG30603 taken from the General Construction Training Package BCG03 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. BCG30603 is endorsed until November 2006.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the CSSN TAFEWA (Swan) on 02/12/2004.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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