Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
CPC30611
D395
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 17/01/2017 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 2.00 | 07/02/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
Painter and decorator.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work.
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in twenty seven (27) units of competency:- twenty three (23) core units
- four (4) elective units.
A maximum of two (2) of the four (4) required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification in another endorsed Training Package.
Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9435 | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7351 | CPCCCM2003B | Calculate and cost construction work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7350 | CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7349 | CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7348 | CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9370 | CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D7347 | CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WE987 | CPCCCM2010B | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Painting and Decorating Preparation Field of Work Core units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE989 | CPCCPB3026B | Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D7382 | CPCCPD2011A | Handle painting and decorating materials | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WE988 | CPCCCM3001C | Operate elevated work platforms | 16 | Unit of competency |
| D7385 | CPCCPD3021A | Prepare surfaces for painting | 56 | 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 |
3. Painting and Decorating Operations Field of Work Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7392 | CPCCPD3028A | Apply decorative paint finishes | 50 | 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 |
| D7387 | CPCCPD3023A | Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7391 | CPCCPD3027A | Apply wallpaper | 48 | Unit of competency |
| WE986 | CPCCCM2008B | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding | 16 | 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 |
4. Elective Units
Two (2) to four (4) units to be completed from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7398 | CPCCPD3034A | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7396 | CPCCPD3032A | Apply advanced wallpaper techniques | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7397 | CPCCPD3033A | Apply intumescent coatings | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WE990 | CPCCPD3030B | Apply protective paint coating systems | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W9546 | CPCCSP3003A | Apply trowelled texture coat finishes | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W8672 | LMFGG2008B | Glaze/reglaze residential windows and doors | 72 | Unit of competency |
| AUI99 | BSBSMB301 | Investigate micro business opportunities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH81 | BSBSMB406 | Manage small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7394 | CPCCPD3029A | Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings | 24 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W582 | CPC30608 | Certificate III in Painting and Decorating | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGE5 | CPC30620 | Certificate III in Painting and Decorating | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.