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Painting and Decoration & Construction Pathway Program

Quick Course Facts:

Duration: 112 weeks (96 study + 16 breaks)

Tuition Fee: $AUD 30,000
Materials Fee: $AUD 5,000
Enrolment Fee: $AUD 250 (non-refundable)

Location: Part Level 5, 420 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face, on campus

Overview

Turn creative skill into construction leadership

The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating + CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) pathway is designed for students who want to develop practical painting and decorating skills before progressing into building supervision, construction management and project coordination.

The program combines hands-on training in surface preparation, painting, decorative finishes, spray application and wall coverings with advanced studies in building codes, estimating, contracts, construction planning, structural principles and project management.

Occupational Titles

  1. Graduates of this pathway may pursue employment in the following occupational areas:

    CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

    • Painter and Decorator
    • Residential Painter
    • Commercial Painter
    • Maintenance Painter
    • Industrial Painter
    • Spray Painter
    • Decorative Painter
    • Wallpaper Installer
    • Wall Coverings Installer
    • Protective Coatings Applicator
    • Painting and Decorating Tradesperson

    CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

    • Building Supervisor
    • Construction Site Supervisor
    • General Foreperson
    • Building Project Coordinator
    • Construction Project Coordinator
    • Building Estimator
    • Construction Estimator
    • Building Consultant
    • Construction Consultant
    • Building Inspector
    • Contracts Administrator
    • Construction Project Manager

    Employment outcomes may depend on the student’s experience, employer requirements and any licensing or registration requirements applicable in the relevant Australian state or territory. Completion of the Diploma does not automatically provide a builder’s licence.

Study Structure

Course Structure 

The program combines hands-on training in surface preparation, painting, decorative finishes, spray application and wall coverings with advanced studies in building codes, estimating, contracts, construction planning, structural principles and project management.

Duration: 112 weeks (96 weeks study + 16 weeks breaks)
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face on campus

Included Qualifications:

  • Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
    CRICOS Course Code: 119476J
  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
    CRICOS Course Code: 119474M

Pathway Course Structure

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
29 Units (26 Core + 3 Elective Units)
Unit Code Units Core / Elective
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding Core
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights Core
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres Core
CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work Core
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work Core
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication 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
CPCCPD2011 Handle and store painting and decorating materials Core
CPCCPD2012 Use painting and decorating tools and equipment 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 roller Core
CPCCPD3023 Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray Core
CPCCPD3024 Apply paint by spray Core
CPCCPD3025 Match specific paint colours Core
CPCCPD3026 Apply stains and clear timber finishes Core
CPCCPD3027 Remove and apply wallpaper Core
CPCCPD3028 Apply decorative paint finishes Core
CPCCPD3030 Apply protective paint coating systems Core
CPCCPD3031 Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry Core
CPCCPD3035 Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting 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
CPCCPD3034 Apply advanced decorative paint finishes Elective
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
27 Units (24 Core + 3 Elective Units)
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk Core
CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings Core
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings Core
CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction Core
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management Core
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering Core
CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions Core
CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction Core
CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys Core
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation Core
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings Core
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work Core
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work Core
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors Core
CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances Core
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects Core
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract Core
CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor Core
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality Elective
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement Elective
CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry Elective

Fees and Scholarships

  1. Tuition Fee: $AUD 30,000
  2. Materials Fee: $AUD 5,000 
  3. Enrolment Fee: $AUD 250 (non-refundable) 

Pathway Benefits

  1. Save time and tuition by completing both qualifications in a streamlined program 
  2. Develop technical, managerial, and leadership skills for long-term career growth 
  3. Build a portfolio of painting & decoration and civil design projects recognised across the Australian industry 
  4. Gain nationally recognised qualifications that support migration and professional registration pathways 

Entry requirements

Applicants should:

  • Be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise approved by the provider
  • Meet the provider’s academic requirements
  • Demonstrate suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills
  • Complete the provider’s LLN assessment or pre-training review
  • Have the physical capacity to participate in practical construction activities
  • Be prepared to work with paints, coatings, tools, ladders, scaffolding and construction equipment
  • Meet relevant student visa and Genuine Student requirements, where applicable

Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for applicants with relevant skills and experience. RPL is evidence-based and does not guarantee a reduction in course duration.