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Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620)

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About the CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

This qualification is the industry standard for skilled painters and decorators working in residential, commercial and industrial construction across Australia.


It covers key areas like:

  • Reading and interpreting painting and decorating plans and specifications
  • Preparing and finishing interior and exterior surfaces
  • Applying paint, stains, varnishes, wallpaper and decorative finishes
  • Matching colours, textures and finishes to client requirements
  • Using specialist painting and decorating tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Applying workplace health and safety practices on construction and renovation projects


Why it matters:

This certificate is a licensing requirement in most states and can open doors to higher-paying roles, site supervision and business ownership.


Already experienced?

If you’re already working in the trade, you may be eligible to complete this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). No need to sit a course — just prove what you know.


  • Core Units

    CPCCCM2008 - Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding


    CPCCCM2012 -Work safely at heights


    CPCCCM3001 - Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres


    CPCCCM3005 - Calculate costs of construction work


    CPCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry


    CPCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work


    CPCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication


    CPCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations


    CPCCOM2001 - Read and interpret plans and specifications


    CPCCPB3026 - Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems


    CPCCPD2011 - Handle and store painting and decorating materials


    CPCCPD2012 - Use painting and decorating tools and equipment


    CPCCPD2013 - Remove and replace doors and door and window components


    CPCCPD3021 - Prepare existing coated surface for painting


    CPCCPD3022 - Apply paint by brush and roller


    CPCCPD3023 - Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller, and spray


    CPCCPD3024 - Apply paint by spray


    CPCCPD3025 - Match specific paint colours


    CPCCPD3026 - Apply stains and clear timber finishes


    CPCCPD3027 - Remove and apply wallpaper


    CPCCPD3028 - Apply decorative paint finishes


    CPCCPD3030 - Apply protective paint coating systems


    CPCCPD3031 - Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry


    CPCCPD3035 - Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting


    CPCCPD3036 - Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry


    CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry

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