Careers
The following employment pathways are available to students who finish this course.
- Qualified Painter
- Decorator for residential and commercial construction work.
Pathways to Future Studies
Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to one of the following Certificate IV level qualifications: CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
Licensing, Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Course Structure
Unit of study
To achieve this qualification, the student must demonstrate competency in 29 units of competency; 26 CORE and 3 ELECTIVE
Unit Code
|
Unit Name
|
CORE/
ELECTIVE
|
CPCWHS2001
|
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in
the construction industry
|
CORE
|
CPCCOM1012
| Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
CORE
|
CPCCOM1013
|
Plan and organise work
|
CORE
|
CPCCPD2012*
| Use painting and decorating tools and equipment |
CORE
|
CPCCPD2011*
|
Handle and store painting and decorating materials
|
CORE
|
CPCCPD3035*
|
Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
|
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 rolle
|
CORE
|
CPCCPD3024*
|
Apply paint by spray
| CORE |
CPCCPD3025*
|
Match specific paint colours
| CORE |
CPCCOM1014
|
Conduct workplace communication
| CORE |
CPCCPD3023*
|
Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and
spray
| CORE |
CPCCPD3026*
|
Apply stains and clear timber finishes
| CORE |
CPCCPD3027*
|
Remove and apply wallpaper
| CORE |
CPCCCM3005
|
Calculate costs of construction work
| CORE |
CPCCPD3030*
|
Apply protective paint coating systems
| 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 |
CPCCCM2008*
|
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
| CORE |
CPCCCM2012*
|
Work safely at heights
| CORE |
CPCCCM3001
|
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 meters
| CORE |
CPCCPD3028*
|
Apply decorative paint finishes
| CORE |
CPCCPD3031*
|
Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the
painting industry
| CORE |
CPCCPD3036*
|
Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in
the painting industry
| CORE |
CPCCPD3029*
|
Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
|
ELECTIVE
|
CPCCPD3032*
|
Apply advanced wall coverings
|
ELECTIVE
|
CPCCSP3003*
|
Apply trowelled texture coat finishes
| ELECTIVE |
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
Academic Requirements
To gain entry to this course, students must have successfully completed Year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualifications
English Proficiency
A minimum IELTS band score of 6.0 (Academic or General) or an equivalent score, following Department of Education and Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regulations, is necessary (Refer to the Application, Enrolment, and Orientation policy for more details). Online IELTS is not accepted; refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-ourrequirements/english-language for additional information.
- Competency in written and spoken English is mandatory, and students will undergo a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test before starting the training (Refer to LLN policy for further details).
Additional Requirements
- Internet access with a computer featuring up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Flash Player, is essential.
- Basic digital literacy, involving the ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails, and basic use of MS Office products, is expected. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course
- Students must possess the physical capability to handle the demands of training and assessment, including working at heights, heavy lifting, manual labor, and operation of tools (both manual and power tools).
- Internet access with a computer featuring up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Flash Player, is essential.
Assessment methods: Assessment is undertaken in a variety of ways, happening in the classroom under supervision of a qualified trainer and assessor or can be undertaken outside the classroom (as a home study) due to the need of research or in-depth analysis. In this qualification, assessment methods used include written test, skill test, presentation, case study, report etc.
Delivery mode: This course is offered full-time over 56 weeks including holidays on a full-time basis This includes 56 weeks of term time and 8 holiday weeks. During term, time students attend scheduled face-to-face classes for 20 hours per week that includes assessment hours as well. Students will be required to undertake additional independent study for 5 hours per week.
Weekend classes: CSK offers weekend classes tailored for students employed on weekdays, providing added flexibility to accommodate your schedule
Course Credit/ RPL
All students are provided with the opportunity to have their prior learning and experience assessed against current standards and gain recognition for this. (Recognition of Prior Learning - RPL) Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency included in this course can apply for Credit. The Credit and RPL application processes are provided to students in pre-enrolment information in accordance with the RPL process and Provide Credit for Prior Studies process.
Student support
Student needs are declared by the applicant at the time of enrolment. The application form allows the applicant to self-declare where they have learning disabilities. Furthermore, in order to provide students with the most tailored support possible, every student is interviewed face-to-face or over the telephone in attempt to establish the applicant skill and knowledge levels, their current employment and how that relates to the course content and interaction
Weekday and weekend classes:
CSK offers weekend classes tailored for students who cannot attend weekday classes, providing
added flexibility to accommodate your schedule.
