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CPC30620
Certificate III In Painting and Decorating
CRICOS Course Code: 117448G
Course Information
Delivery Location | Fees Information | Course Duration |
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60 Belfast Street, Broadmeadows, VIC, 3047 61 Riggall Street, Broadmeadows, VIC, 3047. | Application Fee: $250 Material Fee: $1250 Tuition Fee: $11000 Total Fees: $12500 | The duration of this qualification is 52 weeks, including 04 weeks term breaks. The contact hours are 20 contact hours per week. |
Course Overview
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work
Qualification Pathways
Education Pathways
On completion of CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and decorating, students may undertake one or more of following qualifications:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction
- A range of other qualifications at Certificate IV and Diploma level.
Employment Pathways
Students completing CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and decorating can expect to gain work as a:
- Painter and Decorator
Course Structure
This qualification includes 29 units of competency:
- 26 core units
- 3 elective units

Core Courses
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2008
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCOM2012
Work safely at heights |
CPCCCM3001
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCCM3005
Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013
Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015
Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCOM2001
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCPB3026
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
CPCCPD2011
Handle and store painting and decorating materials
CPCCPD2012
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
CPCCPD2013
Remove and replace doors and door and window components
CPCCPD3021
Prepare existing coated surface for painting
CPCCPD3022
Apply paint by brush and roller
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
CPCCPDPD3028
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
Electives subjects
CPCCPD3032
Apply advanced wall coverings
CPCCSP3003
Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
CPCCPD3029
Remove graffiti and apply anti- graffiti coatings
Course Entry Requirement
Age Requirement:
- All international students must be 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
Academic Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of Year 11 VCE or its equivalent overseas qualification.
English Language Requirements
- International Students applying for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Other equivalent English language proficiency level is deemed one of the following:
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- any other form that satisfies the Institution during their pre-enrolment interview
Other Requrements
- Pre-Training Review: all international students will take the PTR to determine the determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment test: prior enrolment to determine the student’s ability to complete the course or any LLN support during the study period.
- Physical requirements: applicants will need to be physically able to carry out manual handling required to perform tasks involved while undergoing training. As part of this course students are expected to handle heavy painting tools and paint. Institute of Business and Management (Victoria) will identify any such barriers presented by applicants during pre-training review and provide required support and reasonable adjustment where possible.
- Hardware/Software requirements: Institute of Business and Management (Victoria) will provide access to computers/laptops during classroom hours. However, for students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with Windows/macOS operating system at their own cost.
- Student Support: Student needs are declared by the applicant at the time of enrolment: the application form allows the applicant to self-declare where they have learning disabilities. Every student is interviewed either face-to-face or over the telephone to attempt to establish the applicant skill and knowledge levels, their current employment and how that relates to the course content and interaction.
LLN
Identify the Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs of the students:
LLN test is available at https:/ibmvic.quiz.lln.training/?quizld=acsf4. IBM (VIC) Training and Assessment is committed to supporting all our students in successfully completing their selected course of study. National research consistently indicates that many students will require some level of LLN support.
As such, we recognise that we have a responsibility to understand each student’s unique LLN needs. Our desire is to identify any LLN needs that students may have as a student and to assist them in reducing the impact this may have on their studies with IBM (VIC).
Therefore, student is compulsory undertake LLN Test, which is to ensure that we confirm the learning needs of our participants prior to commencement of the training.
Overseas Student Health Cover(OSHC)
All international students must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their stay in Australia.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.
IBM (VIC) has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. During the entry process and interview stage IBM (VIC) will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.
A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.
*Please refer to your Student Prospectus for more information on RPL. As an international student you should note that where you are granted RPL this will reduce your course duration, and you will be informed of this in writing.
Credit Transfer (CT)
Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
- Written Questions and Answers.
- Projects.
- Case Studies.
- Observations.
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Student Support
Student needs are declared by the applicant at the time of enrolment: the application form allows the applicant to self-declare where they have learning disabilities.
Every student is interviewed either face-to-face or over the telephone to attempt to establish the applicant skill and knowledge levels, their current employment and how that relates to the course content and interaction.
Where language, literacy and numeracy are in question Institute of Business and Management (Victoria) has a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment they may undertake to confirm their level of language, literacy and numeracy skills.
Fees Information
- Further fee / charges information can be found in student handbook, or form IBM (Victoria) administration office.
- Tuition fees and other compulsory costs (equipment, uniforms etc.) may change from year to year. However, students continuing in their current qualification will not incur any fee increases.
- Material Fees includes but not restricted to books, Tutorials and course documents.
Assessment Method
Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:
- Written Questions and Answers.
- Projects.
- Case Studies.
- Observations.
At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Intake
Multiple intakes available.