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Want to work in the Painting and Decorating trade? This job is currently on the MODL List!

Please note: SkillsTech Australia has been successful in the CRICOS registration of the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, for delivery from February 2009.  As you would be aware, the occupation - Painter and Decorator is currently on the MODL List, ASCO code 4421011. 

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (BCG30603)

CRICOS CODE 065435B

This program provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the Painting and Decorating trade. Painters and decorators apply paint, clear finishes, wallpaper, special finishes and other coatings to protect, maintain and decorate interior and exterior surfaces of domestic, commercial and industrial structures. Tasks include preparation of surfaces such as plaster boards, masonry (concrete) surfaces, timber etc, occupational health and safety, reading and interpreting plans/estimating, erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding, applying paint by spray, brush and roller, applying texture coatings, timber stains and clear finishes.  

This program will provide work based training and a recognised qualification in the painting and decorating area.  Students will develop a variety of skills required of qualified tradespeople.


Career Opportunities

Painter and Decorator


Learning pathways

On successful completion of this program, graduates may consider further study at a higher tertiary level within the vocational education and training sector.


Entry Requirements

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Year 10 or equivalent
Mature age entry may be considered


Delivery Method

This program is delivered face-to-face for a minimum of 20 hours per week, including 400 hours of vocational placement.

Course Duration

2 years


Start Dates

February, April, July and October


Training Centre

Yeronga, Acacia Ridge


Cost

$22,000


Units of Competency:

• Follow OH&S policies and procedures
• Work effectively in the General Construction industry
• Plan and organise work
• Conduct workplace communication
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• Operate elevated work platforms
• Handle painting and decorating materials
• Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
• Remove and replace doors and door and window furniture
• Prepare surfaces for painting
• Apply paint by brush and roller
• Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
• Apply paint by spray
• Match specified paint colour
• Apply stains and clear timber finishes
• Apply wallpaper
• Apply decorative paint finishes
• Treat lead paint hazards
• Vocational Placement

Elective Units

There may be one or more elective competencies. These competencies are chosen from the following table:

• Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings
• Apply protective paint coating systems
• Apply advanced wallpaper techniques
• Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
• Research business opportunities
• Glaze/reglaze residential windows and doors
• Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (Basic)
• Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (Advanced)