Core units

CPCCCM1012A      Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCM1013A       Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1014A       Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM1015A       Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2001A       Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2003B       Calculate and cost construction work

CPCCCM2010B       Work safely at heights

CPCCOHS2001A       Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Painting and decorating preparation field of work

CPCCCM3001C       Operate elevated work platforms

CPCCPB3026B       Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems

CPCCPD2011A       Handle painting and decorating materials

CPCCPD2012A       Use painting and decorating tools and equipment

CPCCPD2013A       Remove and replace doors and door and window components

CPCCPD3021A       Prepare surfaces for painting

Painting and decorating operations field of work

CPCCCM2008B       Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCPD3022A       Apply paint by brush and roller

CPCCPD3023A       Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray

CPCCPD3024A       Apply paint by spray

CPCCPD3025A       Match specified paint colour

CPCCPD3026A       Apply stains and clear timber finishes

CPCCPD3027A       Apply wallpaper

CPCCPD3028A       Apply decorative paint finishes

CPCCPD3031A       Implement safe lead paint and asbestos work practices in the painting industry

Elective units

Specialist painting and decorating field of work

CPCCPD3029A       Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings

CPCCPD3030B       Apply protective paint coating systems

CPCCPD3032A       Apply advanced wallpaper techniques

CPCCPD3033A       Apply intumescent coatings

CPCCPD3034A       Apply advanced decorative paint finishes

CPCCSP3003A       Apply trowelled texture coat finishes

General electives

BSBSMB301A       Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB406A       Manage small business finances

LMFGG2008B       Glaze/re-glaze residential windows and doors

Painters Licence

Licences are required for painters in NSW, South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland. Licences are issued by the state governments, but you need to be qualified to apply for a licence.

Certificate III Painting and Decorating is the nationally recognised qualification for painters. If you have less than 4 years experience you should complete a painting apprenticeship. If you have more than 4 years experience you can apply for recognition of your skills. This is called RPL.