Course Code: 118505F

Overview

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

Occupational titles may include:

  • Painter and Decorator.

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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

https://training.gov.au/training/details/CPC30620/qualdetails 

CRICOS Course Code : 118505F

Career Outcomes

  • Sales Representative in the glass and glazing industry
  • Glass Installer
  • Glass Processor
  • Qualified Glazier
  • Estimator

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Course at a Glance

Duration​
101 weeks
Language
English
Assessments
​ Yes
Enrollment Fees
AUD $200 (non-RFD)
Course Fees
Total- AUD $28,000
Material Fees
AUD $4000

International students must:

  • be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
  • participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
  • have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
    • educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
    • successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

This qualification will be delivered over 101 weeks, including 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks and 21 weeks of holidays. Holidays are 3 weeks per term.

Class sessions are planned to ensure that students have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles.

Core Units
CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Core
CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights Core
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres Core
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work Core
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work Core
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication Core
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations Core
CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
CPCCPB3026* Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems Core
CPCCPD2011* Handle and store painting and decorating materials Core
CPCCPD2012* Use painting and decorating tools and equipment Core
CPCCPD2013* Remove and replace doors and door and window components Core
CPCCPD3021* Prepare existing coated surface for painting Core
CPCCPD3022* Apply paint by brush and roller Core
CPCCPD3023* Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray Core
CPCCPD3024* Apply paint by spray Core
CPCCPD3025* Match specific paint colours Core
CPCCPD3026* Apply stains and clear timber finishes Core
CPCCPD3027* Remove and apply wallpaper Core
CPCCPD3028* Apply decorative paint finishes Core
CPCCPD3030* Apply protective paint coating systems Core
CPCCPD3031* Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry Core
CPCCPD3035* Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting Core
CPCCPD3036* Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry Core
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
Elective Units
BSBESB301 Investigate micro business opportunities Elective
CPCCPD3032* Apply advanced wall coverings Elective
CPCCPD3034* Apply advanced decorative paint finishes Elective

Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:

  • Projects
  • Observations
  • Portfolios
  • Supervisor reports
  • Presentations
  • Report writing
  • Questioning (oral or written)

At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.gcm.edu.au

For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.

The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.

If course credit is granted following issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

Delivery Mode

  • 20 hours face to face classroom-based

Delivery Location

  • Suite 6 Ground Floor, 55 Phillip Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia

Suite 6 Ground Floor, 55 Phillip Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia


Phone: 1300 060 599
Email: info@gcm.edu.au 
Web: www.gcm.edu.au

No work placement required for this Course.