Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

There are a total of 29 units to complete the course. This includes 26 core units and 3 elective units. Some of the units of this course are listed below:

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

Elective Units

• BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities
• CPCCPD3029 – Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings 
• BSBESB303 – Organise finances for new business venture 

General Entry Requirements

All applicants seeking to enrol at the NeXgen Institute of Australia (NIA) must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• Age Requirement:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.

• Academic Requirements:

For Certificate III and Certificate IV courses: Completion of equivalent to Australian Year 10 qualification.

English Language Proficiency (International Students)

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

• IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
• Education in English: Evidence of at least 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.
• Previous Study in Australia: Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within the last 2 years.
• Other English Language Tests: Equivalent scores in recognised tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English. Results must also be within 2 years from the test date.

To verify equivalency to an IELTS score of 6.0, use the comparison tools provided at: Compare IELTS Scores

Numeracy Skills Requirement

Applicants must also satisfy the course-specific numeracy requirements, which may be assessed through:

• A language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by NIA, or
• Equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating sufficient numeracy competence.

Course-Specific Requirements

Some courses may have additional requirements, such as:

• Physical capacity to complete tasks specific to the industry (e.g. for cookery, healthcare, or construction courses).
• Portfolio submission, interview assessment, or prior program completion may be required for selected courses or specific qualifications.

• Offshore Student Tuition Fee: $AU 22,000.00 (This fee excludes the material and enrolment fees)

After completing CPC30620, you may pursue roles such as:

• Qualified Painter and Decorator
• Painting Trades Workers
• Commercial Painter
• Residential Painter
• Decorative Finishes Specialist
• Site Tradesperson
• Painting Supervisor

This qualification provides a trade outcome and may also lead to an apprenticeship, traineeship, or further study at TAFE or RTOs across states and territories. Graduates may also explore subsidised training options depending on their location.