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Certificate III in Painting (Housing)

Certificate III in Painting (Housing)

Accredited course
National Code:
52659WA
State Code:
3716
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/04/2014
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
546
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is an entry-level course suitable for people who wish to be trained through an apprenticeship pathway as a tradesperson painter in the Residential (Housing) sector of Western Australia.
The course will prepare and train students in the knowledge and skills of the Painting trade as related to low-rise residential (Housing) construction.

Schedule
Complete all core unit requirements and select one (1) elective as listed below.
1. Compulsory Core Units

Complete all seventeen (17) core units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7392 CPCCPD3028A Apply decorative paint finishes 50 Unit of competency
W9435 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
D7386 CPCCPD3022A Apply paint by brush and roller 68 Unit of competency
D7388 CPCCPD3024A Apply paint by spray 64 Unit of competency
D7390 CPCCPD3026A Apply stains and clear timber finishes 28 Unit of competency
D7350 CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
D7349 CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
WE986 CPCCCM2008B Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding 16 Unit of competency
D7382 CPCCPD2011A Handle painting and decorating materials 8 Unit of competency
D7395 CPCCPD3031A Implement safe lead paint and asbestos work practices in the painting industry 16 Unit of competency
D7389 CPCCPD3025A Match specified paint colour 44 Unit of competency
D7348 CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
D7385 CPCCPD3021A Prepare surfaces for painting 56 Unit of competency
W9370 CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
D7384 CPCCPD2013A Remove and replace doors and door and window components 10 Unit of competency
D7383 CPCCPD2012A Use painting and decorating tools and equipment 40 Unit of competency
D7347 CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Select one (1) elective from the following list.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE990 CPCCPD3030B Apply protective paint coating systems 24 Unit of competency
D7387 CPCCPD3023A Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray 24 Unit of competency
WE988 CPCCCM3001C Operate elevated work platforms 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1474 52210 Certificate III in Painting (Housing) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Curriculum at the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development, telephone (08) 6212-9719.
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