CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and
Decorating
Course Description
Are you looking to start a painting and decorating apprenticeship? This is the
course for you.
This is a trade-level qualification designed for apprentices. It provides you with the skills and knowledge and experience to work in
the painting and decorating industry.
What will I learn?
Major areas of study include:
• Occupational health and safety
• Interpretation of plans and documents
• Measurements and calculations
• Use of hand and power tools
• Erection and dismantling of scaffolding
• Paint application
• Paint types and uses
When can I start and how often do I attend?
Intakes are ongoing throughout the year so you can start as soon as you secure an employer.
As an apprentice, you will undertake a combination of on-site and off-site training. You can expect to attend an average of five
one-week blocks of study at The Gordon each year. Another one week of study will be assessed on-site in the workplace.
We also offer alternative training options such as day release, on-site assessment and flexible delivery for suitable candidates.
Anything else I should know?
Find out more about our building and construction trade courses and hear from our past students.
@http://www.thegordon.edu.au/buildingandconstructiontrades
If you wish to purchase or use your own laptop device to assist with your studies at The Gordon, check out our info page at
http://www.thegordon.edu.au/sitedocs/byod/laptop-specs for the recommended specifications.
Possible Career Outcomes
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Qualified painter and decorator
Colour consultant
Estimator
Sales representative in paint outlet
Pre-training review
The Gordon is committed to ensuring all students have access to the educational and support services they may need while
studying. We do this by carrying out a pretraining review that is integrated with the application and enrolment process. For most
courses, this review also includes a short literacy and numeracy assessment relevant to the course. The outcomes of the
pretraining review assist our teachers and trainers to better understand each student’s capabilities prior to training and enable all
students to be matched to the right program for them.
Course Details
Delivery Options
Part-time
Duration
3 years
Entrance Requirements / Prerequisites
• Applicants are expected to have language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills to at least Year 10 level.
• If you are not currently employed as an apprentice but would like to commence this course, please call us to discuss your training
options.
• Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.
Selection mode
• Employer referral through an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider (apprenticeship and traineeship applicants
only).
Units Of Study
Core Units
Apply Decorative Paint Finishes
CPCCPD3028A
Apply OHS Requirements Policies And Procedures In The Construction Industry CPCCOHS2001A
Apply Paint By Brush And Roller
CPCCPD3022A
Apply Paint By Spray
CPCCPD3024A
Apply Stains And Clear Timber Finishes
CPCCPD3026A
Apply Texture Coat Paint Finishes By Brush Roller And
CPCCPD3023A
Apply Wallpaper
CPCCPD3027A
Calculate And Cost Construction Work
CPCCCM2003B
Carry Out Measurements And Calculations
CPCCCM1015A
Conduct Workplace Communication
CPCCCM1014A
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2008B
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
CPCCPB3026B
Handle Painting And Decorating Materials
CPCCPD2011A
Implement Safe Lead Paint And Asbestos Work
CPCCPD3031A
Match Specified Paint Colour
CPCCPD3025A
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCCM3001C
Plan And Organise Work
CPCCCM1013A
Prepare Surfaces For Painting
CPCCPD3021A
Read And Interpret Plans And Specifications
CPCCCM2001A
Remove And Replace Doors And Door And Window
CPCCPD2013A
Use Painting And Decorating Tools And Equipment
CPCCPD2012A
Work Effectively And Sustainably In The Construction Industry
CPCCCM1012A
Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2010B
Electives
Apply Advanced Decorative Paint Finishes
CPCCPD3034A
Apply Advanced Wallpaper Techniques
CPCCPD3032A
Apply protective paint coating systems
CPCCPD3030B
Remove Graffiti And Apply Protective Coatings
CPCCPD3029A
Type Of Assessment
• Hands-on projects
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100
80
40
40
50
20
20
20
40
10
16
20
50
32
20
40
36
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80
20
8
40
30
30
30
• Workplace tasks
• Written assignments
Further Study Options
Pathways exist between various levels of study, enabling students to move between courses within The Gordon and in some cases,
to other higher education institutions. You may also be eligible for credit points which can reduce your further study time. For
more information on our pathways to Deakin University see our Pathways Guide, or contact Customer Service on 1300 730 601 to
discuss your options.
• CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Fees
Course fees are made up of three components; tuition, student amenities and materials fees. Due to the different level of
Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession,
standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed in the table below. Only one will be applicable to you.
Indicative Government Subsidy indicates the amount the Government is contributing to the cost of this course. Please visit our
Fees & Charges pages for more information.
Fees
Rate
Concession Tuition
AUD $0.37
Standard Tuition
Unit
Indicative Course
Hours
Indicative Tuition
Payable by
Student
Indicative
Government
Subsidy Total
per hour
1142
AUD $423.00
AUD $15,988.00
AUD $1.85
per hour
1142
AUD $2,113.00
AUD $15,988.00
Full Fee Tuition
AUD $5.00
per hour
1142
AUD $5,710.00
Student Amenities Fee
- CAP
AUD $225
per year
Materials
AUD $405.00
per course
Please note:
• To establish the indicative course fee please total the relevant tuition fee, the amenities fee, any materials fee listed together with
any additional costs that apply to you.
• Unless specified as a required purchase, all fees will be charged at enrolment and must be paid by their due date.
• Those specified as a required purchase may be sourced from the Gordon Bookshop.
• Fees correct at time of publishing.
Which fee will I pay?
Information about Fees and Charges can be found by visiting The Gordons Fees & Charges page.
http://www.thegordon.edu.au/future-students/fees-charges.
Concession
If you have a current Apprentice Or Trainee training contract, meet all eligibility criteria, And hold a current healthcare Or pension
card, you may be eligible To receive a fee concession.
Standard
If you have a current Apprentice Or Trainee training contract And meet all eligibility criteria, but Do Not hold a current healthcare
Or pension card, you will pay the standard fee rate.
Fee For service (FFS) / Full feepaying student
Full fees are applicable To students who Do Not meet the eligibility criteria.
Payment
Course fees are charged at enrolment And are payable within 14 days. If students are unable To pay the full fee upfront they may
be eligible To apply For a payment plan.
VET fee help
You may be eligible To defer payment If you are studying a Diploma Or Advanced Diploma.
** The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
How Do I Apply
Application Workflow
Apprenticeship And Traineeship applicants
To become an apprentice Or trainee, you will first need To find an employer willing To employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship
Support Network Provider can assist you With this, And will also start your application And enrolment process. Find a local
provider http://www.thegordon.edu.au/future-students/apprenticeships-traineeships .
Recognition Of Prior Learning
Information about Recognition of prior learning (RPL) can be found by visiting The Gordon website.
http://www.thegordon.edu.au/Courses/RPL.
Student Support
Information about support services can be found by visiting The Gordon website.
http://www.thegordon.edu.au/future-students/student-services.