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
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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
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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 3841Paul 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 InstituteAssessment
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 |