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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating


 National Code: CPC30620
 TAFE SA Code: TP01278


2025 start

Description

Learn all the trade secrets of painters and decorators in this comprehensive course for apprentices. You will gain skills in all the practical and theoretical aspects of the trade and learn hands-on skills from our specialist teachers who are experienced industry professionals. This is a nationally recognised trade qualification that covers work in residential and commercial projects. You will also learn all the technical and management skills you need to run your own business as a painting and decorating contractor.

Students will need to purchase and wear your own Industry required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety footwear to comply with AS/NZS 2210 with non-slip soles and steel capped boots, safety glasses and appropriate workwear (eg long pants, long sleeve hi-vis shirt) for access to TAFE SA workshops and respirators to comply with AS/NZS 1715:2009

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48 months 
Painter and Decorator
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Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
Fee Free

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and will include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$2,978
$23,824

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Painter and/or Decorator.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620)
    This qualification covers safety, organisation, communication, measurements and calculations, interpreting plans and specifications and costing construction work. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 26 core units plus 3 electives.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply decorative paint finishes 114
    Apply paint by brush and roller 100
    Apply paint by spray 80
    Apply protective paint coating systems 30
    Apply stains and clear timber finishes 40
    Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray 40
    Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 20
    Calculate costs of construction work 20
    Carry out measurements and calculations 20
    Conduct workplace communication 20
    Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 40
    Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems 10
    Handle and store painting and decorating materials 16
    Match specific paint colours 50
    Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 32
    Plan and organise work 20
    Prepare existing coated surface for painting 30
    Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting 30
    Read and interpret plans and specifications 36
    Remove and apply wallpaper 50
    Remove and replace doors and door and window components 4
    Use painting and decorating tools and equipment 80
    Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 20
    Work safely at heights 8
    Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry 20
    Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry 20

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply advanced decorative paint finishes 40
    Apply advanced wall coverings 30
    Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings 30

Further Information

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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
TP01278
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