This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification includes core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as specialist painting and decorating skills. Painters and decorators prepare surfaces and apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate internal and external surfaces. They may work on residential, commercial and industrial construction projects and may use a range of tools, equipment, materials and coating systems. Occupational titles may include: • Painter and Decorator • Painter The construction industry strongly supports that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment. Therefore, training and assessment for this qualification should reflect real construction workplace conditions and painting and decorating industry practices. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements may vary between Australian states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm any specific requirements. Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Target groups for the CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating are international students who are: • seeking to pursue or further a career in painting and decorating. • seeking to enter a new industry sector within the construction industry. • seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications in building and construction. Characteristics of the target group are as follows: • Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past. • Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work. • Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18–35 as people are still establishing or changing careers. Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter time frame.