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Find out more about the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Are you ready to become a painter or decorator? Get in touch with one of our friendly support people to learn more or continue reading below.
Enquire nowThis course is delivered by Orange International College Pty. Ltd. | ABN : 15 167 063 596, CRICOS Provider Code : 03446A | RTO No : 41315
Student
International
Cricos Course Code
103826A
Blended learning model (70% face-to-face and 30% guided online learning)**only for international students
235 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
For more information, please visit our website www.orange.edu.au or contact 1300069642
- 59 Weeks (Inc.10 Weeks Break/Holidays)
- Fast Track* Option Available.Contact us for more information.
- *Terms and Conditions apply
12-May-2025 | 16-Jun-2025 | 11-Aug-2025 | 15-Sep-2025 | 20-Oct-2025 | 15-Dec-2025
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.
Source: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30620
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This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
• Painter and Decorator
Source: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30620
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To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 29 units of competency, including: 26 core units, 3 elective units.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification
Elective units of competency can be selected as follows:
- 3 from the listed electives https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC30620 or
- 2 from listed electives and 1 from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification.
Assessment methods for this qualification includes written questions, projects, observations, presentations, case studies, reports, practical activities and work placement (if applicable ONLY)
Full time (20 hours per week – 70% hours face to face and 30% hours online), Learners may require 5 hours* of self-directed learning per week (*Indicative only).
The training will be delivered in 59 weeks with classes scheduled for 49 weeks and 10 weeks of break/ extra tutorials/reassessment period as per the requirement of individual student/learner.
Classroom delivery is implemented by setting up an appropriate training plan, indicating the units and sequence of delivery and access to LMS.
Note: Please refer to the OC COVID-19 page for information regarding course updates Source: https://www.orange.edu.au/covid-19-information/
- All students must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the college.
- Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11/12 qualification.
- IELTS band score of overall 6 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and DOHA regulations (Refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details). Online IELTS is not accepted.Please refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-ourrequirements/english-language for further information.
- Students must have a sense of balance and the ability to cope with the physical demands of the training and assessment that involves working at heights, heavy lifting, manual labour, operation of tools (both manual and power tools) etc.
- Students are required to be competent in written and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to LLN policy for further details.
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy is applicable for this course. The device must have camera and speaker functions.
- Internet Access with a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player
- Basic digital literacy (ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails and basic use of MS office products).
Please refer to BYOD Policy for details
Note: If a student’s educational qualifications do not meet OC’s admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of OC. Refer to Application and Enrolment Orientation_ Policy and Procedure for more details.
If a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, a credit transfer process will be initiated by Orange College in relation to the units as per the training plan. Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications. (Source: AQF)
Upon enrolment of all learning programs, Orange College’s code of practice states that all candidates for assessment will be offered RPL. This is reiterated in the student handbook and acknowledged in writing. RPL is an assessment process that assesses an individual’s non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of, a qualification.
“Recognition of prior learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.” (Source: AQF)
On successful completion of this course the learners are going to be awarded CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, which is a nationally recognised qualification.
Students who do not complete all units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
Following is the suggested study pathway after successfully completing CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Source: https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-pathways/chart/construction-plumbing-and-services-cpc/5c2dc065-9625-4c12-8029-3019f79167ab and https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=CPC30620
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
On successful completion of this course the learners are going to be awarded Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620), which is a nationally recognised qualification.
Students who do not complete all units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
The following information reveals the suggested training pathways after successfully completing the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Additional units of competency may be required to meet painter registration requirements in various States and Territories.
CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction
CPC50220 – Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CPC60220 – Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
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