Course Overview

Completing your apprenticeship through GippsTAFE gives you access to great teachers and industry relevant training.

You'll learn both theoretical and practical aspects of painting and decorating enabling you to complete your apprenticeship and attain trade accreditation.

This course will develop your skills in painting, wall papering, wood graining, marbling, spray painting and stenciling.

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 III in Painting and Decorating (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

• Painter and Decorator
• Sign Writer
• Visual Merchandiser

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be currently employed as an apprentice or trainee in the Painting and Decorating industry and have a valid contract of training in place.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

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

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core
CPCCCM1012A	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1013A	Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014A	Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1015A	Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2010A	Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2001A	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2003B	Calculate and cost construction work
CPCCCM3001B	Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OH&S requirements, policies and procedures in the Construction Industry
CPCCPB3026A	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
CPCCCM2008A	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 basic decorative paint finishes
CPCCPD3031A	Implement safe lead paint and asbestos work practices in the painting industry
Electives
CPCCPD3029A	Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings
CPCCPD3030A	Apply protective paint coating systems
CPCCPD3032A	Apply advanced wallpaper techniques
CPCCPD3034A	Apply advanced decorative paint finishes

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information

Completing your apprenticeship through GippsTAFE gives you access to great teachers and industry relevant training.