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CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decoration

Course Overview

Certificate III in Painting and Decoration

The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decoration builds practical trade skills for preparing surfaces, applying paint systems, and completing decorative finishes for residential and commercial environments.

Students develop trade technique, safe work practices, and finishing quality across internal and external painting work.

Finishing Skills
Work with coatings, preparation, and decorative outcomes.
Practical Technique
Apply painting systems with site-ready methods.
Safety First
Strong focus on safe materials, tools, and work habits.
Trade Pathway
Prepare for painting and decoration employment.
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Certificate III in Painting and Decoration
Course Details
Course Code
CPC30620
Level
Certificate III
Duration
52 Weeks
Campuses
Melbourne
Delivery
Face-to-Face / Practical
Intakes
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Curriculum

Units of Competency

Study a mix of core and elective units designed to build practical, industry-relevant capability.

Core Units
CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCPD3031
Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
CPCCPD3035
Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
CPCCPD3036
Apply decorative paint finishes
Elective Units
CPCCPD3021
Prepare existing coated surfaces for painting
CPCCPD3025
Match specific paint colours
CPCCPD3030
Apply protective paint coating systems
CPCCCM2005
Use construction tools and equipment
CPCCCM2012
Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001
Operate elevated work platforms
Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Suitable for students entering painting and decoration or related building finish trades.
Minimum age of 18 years at the time of enrolment unless otherwise approved.
Basic English language and numeracy capability suitable for practical training and site safety.
Completion of any required Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment.
Career Outcomes

Where This Takes You

Painter and Decorator
Construction Finishing Worker
Surface Preparation Worker
Residential Painting Assistant
Commercial Painting Team Member
Decorative Finishes Worker
Construction Apprentice Pathway
Maintenance Painting Worker

Build Job-Ready Finishing Skills

Train in painting and decoration with practical, site-relevant trade preparation.

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