Painting and Decorating

CPC40120

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CRICOS Course Code 117450B

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.

Occupational titles may include:

• Painter and Decorator

Qualification

Students successfully completing the course will receive the Nationally Recognised CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating qualification.

Course Duration

This course is offered full time over 52 weeks including holidays on a full time basis.

Contact Hours

20 hours per week for 40 weeks

Additionally, students are expected at least 10 hours of individual study per week not limited to research, learning activities and assessment activities utilising the facilities and resources available at Duke College.

Tuition Fee

$18,000

(excludes any additional compulsory costs including EF/ MF) Fees and Charges are subject to change with prior notice.

Training Location

• 33 Windsor St Richmond NSW 2753
• Level 1, 20 Macquarie St Parramatta NSW 2150

Entry Requirements

The Training Package does not specify any entry requirements for this qualification course.

Age Requirements

Duke College has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course.

Academic Requirements

To gain entry to this course, applicants should have successfully completed home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification.

For further information refer to the Equivalent Qualifications on the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) website: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc/ equivalent-qualifications.html

English Language Requirements

All International Students applying for courses at Duke College must have a minimum English Language proficiency level of one of the below:

You should qualify in ANY ONE (1) of the following:

• IELTS overall band score of 6, or an equivalent score from an internationally recognized exam, in accordance with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regulations.
• At least 50% completion of any AQF Certificate IV or Diploma qualification within Australia.
• IELTS band score of 5.5 or higher, with completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS (minimum 10 weeks).
• IELTS score of 5.0 or higher, with completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS (minimum 20 weeks).
• Successful achievement of at least Upper Intermediate level of ELICOS study in Australia.
• TOEFL iBT score of 65 or above, or an equivalent score.
• PTE Academic band score of 46 or above, or an equivalent score.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test score of 169 or higher, or 147 when combined with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS.
• OET score band of Pass or higher, or an equivalent score.
• Successful completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in Australia conducted in English.
• Completion (within the past two years) of full-time studies in Australia toward a Certificate IV level course or higher.
• English as a first language from countries such as United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand and Republic of Ireland.
• Any other form of test that satisfies the institution's requirements.

Assessments

Assessments comprise of written assignments, tests, projects, case studies, skills demonstration and practicals.
Skills will be assessed in the practical training workshop area.

Teaching Method

Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in the workshop (simulated industry environment). The delivery will include face to face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.

Course Structure

Units of Competency

(29 Units including 26 core & 3 elective units)

Core Units

• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry
• 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
• CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCPD2013* Remove and replace doors and door and window components
• CPCCPD3021* Prepare existing coated surface for painting
• CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCPD3022* Apply paint by brush and roller
• CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights
• 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
• CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work

Elective Units

• BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
• BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
• BSBESB303 Organise finances for new business venture

(*Prerequisite unit is CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry)

Training Method

Training is conducted in the classroom as well as in the training workshop(simulated industry environment). The delivery will include face to face training, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions.
Students undertaking this course will also have access to our training workshop.