About this course
This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Who should apply for this course and why?
International students who are:
- seeking to pursue or further a career in painting and decorating
- seeking to enter a new industry sector
- seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
International Students must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent
- have completed the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The course entry interview will also assess whether students can use digital technologies
- have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Student must bring their laptop or compatible devices for classroom use, as it is essential for accessing materials and completing coursework.
Units of Competency
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
| 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 |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| BSBESB301 | Investigate micro business opportunities | Elective |
| CPCCPD3032 | Apply advanced wall coverings | Elective |
| CPCCPD3034 | Apply advanced decorative paint finishes | Elective |
Intake Months each year
January
February
April
May
July
August
October
November
Course Fees and Payment
Enrolment Application Fee: AUD 250
Course Fee: AUD 15,000
Material Fee: AUD 2,500
Payment Option
- Credit Card
- Electronic Funds Transfer (account details available on request)
How can I apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an application for enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:
- Copy of your passport
- Academic certificate/s
- Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Offer and Enrolment Process
If your application is successful, you will receive a Letter of Offer with a student agreement which you are required to read through all of the included policies and procedures. If you are in agreement, sign and return to us and we will then issue you with an invoice.
Once we receive your first payment, we will issue your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Fusion College of Technology International Student Handbook. This can be found online at https://fusioncollege.edu.au/
Course Duration
This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.
Course Delivery Mode
This program is delivered in the classroom and through the structured supervised study session.
Face-to-Face – 13.5 hours/week
Supervised Study Session – 6.5 hours/week
Course Delivery Site
Classroom: Suite 502, Level 5, 16 – 18 Wentworth Street Parramatta NSW 2150
Training and assessment information
Students are required to attend 13.5 hours of training and assessment per week and complete structured supervised study session of 6.5 hours per week.
Course progress and attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance are very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions.
Student Support
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- One-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- Support with personal issues
- Access to additional learning resources
- Reasonable adjustment in assessment
- Social events
- A buddy program
- Information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may provide you support based on those needs.
Course Duration
Duration
52 Weeks
Delivery Modes
Face-to-Face - 13.5 hours/weekSupervised Study Session - 6.5 hours/week
