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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
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ABOUT THE COURSE
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work. Students develop practical skills in surface preparation, brush and roller application, spray painting, texture finishes, colour matching, wallpapering, decorative finishes, protective coatings and safe work practices used across residential and commercial projects.
This course is delivered face-to-face through classroom-based training and simulated workshop practice. The qualification is suitable for students seeking skills for employment outcomes such as Painter and Decorator, subject to relevant licensing, legislative and regulatory requirements in the state or territory where work is undertaken.
Recognised by Australian Qualifications Framework and Nationally Recognised Training
Details
Course Code
CPC30620
CRICOS Course Code
120739C
Location
Melbourne Campus
Intake
Every 2 Months (Bi-Monthly)
Delivery Mode
Face-to-Face (Classroom + Workshop Simulation)
Fees
Refer to the Fees and Charges or contact the campus
Duration
Up to 52 Weeks*
(This qualification will be delivered as full-time study over the course of 52 weeks including 8 weeks of breaks/holidays. Duration may vary based on mode of delivery and/or RPL and CT)
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Course Entry Requirements
This course is available to international students. There are no specific entry requirements listed in the qualification details or training package; however, applicants must meet Auscanus Institute of Australia’s entry requirements below: Applicants must:
• Be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent secondary schooling.
• Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following approved tests: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, or equivalent English language proficiency.
English language competence may also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
• Completion of a recognised ELICOS program with an English proficiency level considered equivalent to the course entry requirements.
• Completion of at least two (2) years of study in Australia at AQF Level 4 or higher.
• Minimum five (5) years of study in English in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or the Republic of Ireland.
• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent secondary schooling in English.
• Applicants without documented evidence of English language proficiency may complete an online Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment and achieve a satisfactory outcome to meet AIA’s entry requirements.
Note: English language requirements and exemptions may vary depending on visa requirements and individual circumstances. Please contact AIA for further details or visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Additional Entry Requirements:
• Applicants will be required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment. This assists AIA in confirming the applicant’s suitability for the course and identifying any additional learning support needs.
• Applicants may be required to participate in a pre-enrolment review/interview to determine whether the course is suitable for their individual needs, career goals and capabilities.
• Students must have access to a working PC or laptop with suitable specifications to meet study requirements. Students may seek assistance from their trainer and/or assessor where required.
• Students must possess basic digital literacy skills, including the ability to communicate and access information using digital technologies, email, search engines, learning platforms and basic Microsoft Office applications, as well as access to a reliable internet connection.
• Where an applicant’s educational qualifications do not fully meet AIA’s admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of AIA. Please refer to AIA’s Admissions Policy available on the Forms & Policies page for further information.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Where will the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating take me?
Employment outcomes may include roles such as:
Painter and Decorator
Residential Painter
Commercial Painter
Painting Trades Worker
STUDY PATHWAYS
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification may include:
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Diploma of Building and Construction or related building and construction qualifications
Course Structure
A total of 29 units must be completed and deemed competent to achieve CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating: 26 core units and 3 elective units. Units marked with an asterisk (*) include prerequisite requirements as identified in the training package and AIA TAS.
To achieve this qualification, students must complete 29 units: 26 core units and 3 elective units.
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Remove and apply wallpaper
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Plan and organise work
Calculate costs of construction work
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Work safely at heights
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
Handle and store painting and decorating materials
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
Prepare existing coated surface for painting
Remove and replace doors and door and window components
Apply paint by brush and roller
Apply paint by spray
Match specific paint colours
Apply stains and clear timber finishes
Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
Apply decorative paint finishes
Apply protective paint coating systems
Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
Apply advanced wall coverings
Apply advanced decorative paint finishes
Industry snapshot
Australia’s building and construction sector relies on skilled painters and decorators for residential, commercial, renovation and maintenance projects. This course is designed to support practical trade skill development in surface preparation, coatings, decorative finishes, access equipment, work health and safety, and site communication. Licensing and regulatory requirements may vary between states and territories, and students should check the requirements that apply to the location where they intend to work.
Potential jobs
- Painter and Decorator
- Residential Painter
- Commercial Painter
- Painting Trades Worker
- Decorator
- Construction Trades Worker
- Building Trades Assistant
- Trade Painter
- Painting and Decorating Tradesperson
- Surface Coatings Applicator
Occupation profile
50,000
Painting Trades Workers employed
86%
Full-time share
$1,379
Median weekly earnings
39
Median age
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profiles, accessed May 2026; figures use latest available ABS/JSA data.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Credit Transfer (CT)
If a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified a credit transfer process will be initiated by AIA in relation to the units as per 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)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL/RCC)
Upon enrollment of all learning programs, AIA 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)
FEES AND CHARGES
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