Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
CPC30620
BGE5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 24/12/2024 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 09/12/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 22/06/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/12/2020 | Replaced | Pending |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
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 modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:- twenty nine (29) units of competency:
- twenty six (26) core units
- three (3) elective units.
Elective units of competency can be selected as follows:
- three (3) from the listed electives
or
- two (2) from listed electives and one (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.
Prerequisite units of competency
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
1. Core units
All twenty six (26) units must be completed.
2. Elective units
Up to three (3) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCN79 | CPCCPD3034 | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCO30 | CPCCPD3032 | Apply advanced wall coverings | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ04 | CPCCPD3033 | Apply intumescent coatings | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCP67 | CPCCSP3003 | Apply trowelled texture coat finishes | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAI88 | MSFID4016 | Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces | 75 | Unit of competency |
| OCF51 | BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCF48 | BSBESB303 | Organise finances for new business ventures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ08 | CPCCPD3029 | Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings | 24 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D395 | CPC30611 | Certificate III in Painting and Decorating | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.