Find out more about the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

This course is delivered by Orange International College Pty. Ltd. | ABN : 15 167 063 596, CRICOS Provider Code : 03446A | RTO No : 41315

Course information
Student

International

Cricos Course Code

103826A

Delivery Mode

Blended learning model (70% face-to-face and 30% guided online learning)**only for international students

Campus locations

Port Melbourne Campus

Duration

59 weeks (Includes 10 weeks of holiday)

Intake

May-2023 | Jun-2023 | Jul-2023 | Sep-2023 | Oct-2023 | Dec-2023

Course overview

This is a dynamic course that prepares students for a career in painting and decorating. Both classes and assignments are either real or conducted within closely simulated workplace environments, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered within this context.

Studying the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating course will put you on the path to success as a contractor or business owner who specialises in painting and decorating. This is a highly flexible industry with significantly low barriers to entry. In addition to the freedom and flexibility it offers, it’s easy to see why many painters conduct their work as sole proprietors. This course will help you develop your skills as a painter and decorator to help you get to where you want your career to go.

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By studying this course you will also gain practical and essential skills including the application of wallpaper, texture finishes, decorative finishing touches, while learning how to match colours, and manage lead paint and asbestos. Orange College gives you the chance to work on real-life projects in our state-of-the-art facilities, learning from highly qualified educators with vast industry experience.

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Career opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, you can expect to gain a wide range of skills and knowledge to help you become a qualified painter and decorator.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.

Occupational titles may include:
Painter and decorator.

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Industry partners and suppliers

When you choose Orange College, you will benefit from our extensive network of industry partners and professionals, while gaining invaluable insights and building key industry relationships.

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Subjects and units

To achieve the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 29 units of competency, including:

  • 26 core units
  • 3 elective units

Prerequisite units of competency

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.

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Testimonials from our students
Rajat Sharma

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

It was a really good experience wit OIC. I done my PAINTING Course successfully and easily with the help of all trainers. Good trainers and helpful st...

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Deimante Elskyte

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Classes are interesting and explained carefully. The trainer is helpful and professional. The thing I like most is the space where we can train and wo...

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Surinder Kaur

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

I studied Certificate III in Painting and Decorating at Orange International College. They have the best trainers and staff to guide ...

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Dilpreet

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

It’s really a good time in Orange College and I am loving the time here! Staff is very polite and people here are really very helpful.

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About Orange
Weekend classes

Busy during the week? No worries, because Orange College provides weekend classes to give you round-the-clock education with added flexibility to suit your schedule.

Practical workshops

Getting down and dirty in a hands-on learning environment is the best approach in getting you job-ready and well-equipped with the right practical skills.

Dynamic classes

Learn in a dynamic, proactive environment with extra activities that encourage you to think outside the box and gradually develop your skills throughout your learning journey.

Modern facilities

Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest resources, including incredible large areas for practical workshops, modern and comfortable classrooms with projectors, communal areas (breakout room/kitchen area), printers, loan laptops* and free wi-fi to give you the best chance of success and help drive your progress in becoming job-ready. *Conditions Apply. Please contact Student Services for more details.

Experienced trainers

All our trainers and educators are experts in their fields who love teaching and sharing their knowledge with students to help them exceed their learning goals.

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