Certificate II in Building and Construction (Painting and Decorating) (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Code
21844VIC
Course Type
Pre-Apprenticeship
Course Level
Skills Creation
Department
Painting and Decorating Department
Course Location
Yallourn
Course Duration
Full Time: 16 weeks
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
Full time
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • July 2012
Enquiries

Davin Nicholas
Phone: (03) 5127 0229
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: davinn@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Paul Bramley
Phone: (03) 5127 0254
Fax:1300 094 661
Email: paulb@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

With creativity and drive, your career in the decorating industry can range from a general painter and decorator to a special effects painter, estimator or even owner of your own business.

This course will give you the skills you need for entry-level employment as a painter and decorator. You'll get experience across a range of activities such as using power tools, preparing surfaces, spray painting and paper hanging. It's also a stepping stone to gaining an apprenticeship and trade accreditation which will give you even more career choices.

GippsTAFE is recognised by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence as one of Australia's leading building and construction training providers.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Painting and Decorating) (Pre-apprenticeship).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Apprentice Painter and Decorator

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes practical tests and written assignments.

Opportunities For Further Study

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (Apprenticeship)

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Name
VBQM697 Workplace Safety and Industry Induction
VBQM698 Workplace procedures for Environmental Sustainability
VBQM699 Basic First Aid
VBQM700 Building Structures
VBQM701 Calculations for the Building Industry
VBQM702 Career Studies
VBQM703 Communications for the Building Industry
VBQM704 Introduction to Scaffolding
VBQM705 Levelling
VBQM706 Qualify Principles for the Building Industry
VBQM707 Safe Handling and Use of Plant and Power Tools
VBQM708 Workplace Documents and Plans
VBQM725 Painting and Decorating Hand Tools
VBQM726 Surface preparation
VBQM727 Paint principles
VBQM728 Colour Theory and Practice
VBQM729 Paint Application
VBQM730 Timber Staining and Clear Finishing Principles
VBQM731 Protective Metal Coatings
VBQM732 Spray Painting
VBQM733 Paper Hanging Principles
VPAU349 Work safely in the Construction Industry