Course Details
Everything You Need To Know About The Course
Overview of Course
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
- Painter and Decorator.
Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30620
Targeted at International students
Target groups for the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating are international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in painting and decorating
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
Entry requirements
International students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
- Have completed the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Kings Institute of Vocational Studies provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.
Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia. gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.
Units of Competency
Units of Competency are as given below:
| Code | Title | Core or Elective |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | Core |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | Core |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Core |
| CPCCCM3005 | Calculate costs of construction work | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCPB3026* | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | Core |
| CPCCPD2011* | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | Core |
| CPCCPD2012* | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCCPD2013* | Remove and replace doors and door and window components | Core |
| CPCCPD3021* | Prepare existing coated surface for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3022* | Apply paint by brush and roller | Core |
| CPCCPD3023* | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3024* | Apply paint by spray | Core |
| CPCCPD3025* | Match specific paint colours | Core |
| CPCCPD3026* | Apply stains and clear timber finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3027* | Remove and apply wallpaper | Core |
| CPCCPD3028* | Apply decorative paint finishes | Core |
| CPCCPD3030* | Apply protective paint coating systems | Core |
| CPCCPD3031* | Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCPD3035* | Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | Core |
| CPCCPD3036* | Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry | Core |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities | Elective |
| BSBESB303 | Organise finances for new business venture | Elective |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements | Elective |
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met.
Course Duration
This qualification will be delivered over 104 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks each and 24 weeks of holidays.
Fee and Charges
The costs for this course are as follows:
| Course fees | Non-tuition fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition fees: AUD $20,500 | May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at kivs.edu.au |
| Enrolment fee: AUD $200 | |
| Material fee: AUD $2,000 |
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.
Pathways Information
Potential employment options are in painting and decorating roles.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, as well as higher level qualifications in building and construction.
Course Credit
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Kings Institute of Vocational Studies’ Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.
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