CPC30620 – Certificate III In Painting & Decorating
CRICOS Course Code: 107781K
What is CPC30620 Certificate III In Painting & Decorating?
The CPC30620 – Certificate III In Painting & Decorating is a nationally recognised qualification for those looking for the skills and expertise required for a successful and rewarding career working in painting and decorating.
Potential Jobs: Painter and Decorator
We offer our students relevant, real-world insight and up-to-date knowledge, thanks to having over 20 years industry experience and two decades of running our own construction company.
Our construction industry expertise equips students with practical skills, providing invaluable hands-on experience for their future careers.
| Course Name | CPC30620 – Certificate III In Painting & Decorating |
| CRICOS Course Code | 107781K |
| Study mode | On Campus |
| Campus locations* | Sydney |
| Student | Domestic, International |
| Course duration | 2 years, full time |
| Number of subjects | 29 |
| Intake dates | Term 1: 12 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, Term 2: 13 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, Term 3: 20 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, Term 4: 12 Oct 2026, 16 Nov 2026 |
| Tuition Fees Domestic Students* | A$15 000 Fee breakdown Non-refundable Application Fee: N/A Course Fee: A$15 000 |
| Tuition Fees International Students* | A$29 780 Fee breakdown Non-refundable Application Fee: A$500 Course Fee: A$29 280 |
| Application Process | Read more here >> |
Qualification Content.
This qualification contains the following 26 core units of competency and 3 elective units of competency. All units must be successfully achieved to receive the qualification. There are no core units of competency for this qualification:
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met.
Core Units | View Core Units
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Elective Units |
BSBESB301 – Investigate micro business opportunities
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Academic entry requirements |
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Domestic Students Entry Requirements | Students will need moderate to high levels of English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN). Students will also need to be able to competently operate a computer and know how to use the internet for research purposes. A good command of spoken and written English is required for communicating with the trainer and to achieve course outcomes. A strong command of written English is required for reading resources and completing written assessments. |
International Student Entry Requirements | Students must be over 18 years of age. Student visa applicants are required to provide the results of an English language test that are no older than 2 years. We accept test results from the following specified English language tests for student visa purpose taken in any country:
Students are required to reach a minimum level of English: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 64 or PTE 50 or CAE 169. For further advice or assistance, please contact the International Student Manager. English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
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Other Requirements | Students are required to provide their own laptop computer that is compatible with Australian power voltage requirements and is loaded with Microsoft Office 365 software or Open Office 365 (open source). Sound computer skills are required that include using intermediate level Microsoft Word features. Ability to produce and present word-processed documents/ reports and undertake internet research. As part of the learning cycle students may be required to undertake online research or activities each week in class during term time. |
The Course Facts.
Duration:
104 weeks (2 years) – 80 weeks of training and assessment spread over 8 terms of 10 weeks each and 24 weeks of holidays.
Sessions are trainer-led in-group sizes of up to 20 participants. The training program is undertaken using a planned schedule in accordance with national standards.
A pre-enrolment interview will be conducted with the PEO/Academic manager or their delegate, to assess your suitability and capacity to undertake the course.
Students will attend face to face training, as well as complete workshop-based training or onsite training. Face to face training comprises of students attending 7 hours weekly sessions at the NSWIET facility and 7 hours weekly session in the workshop or onsite at a painting project location.
Students will also be required to work through a self-study guide each week. The total amount of time required to complete this self-study will be 6 hours per week as per the training and assessment schedule.
Location: Suite 2.02, Level 2, 222 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
The course will be delivered in 8 terms over a two year period.
The units of competency to be delivered each term will be provided on orientation day. As this course is a nationally recognised qualification, you will be required to complete assessments for each unit of competency.
Following the completion of each topic and unit of competency you will have additional assessment tasks due 2 weeks after the completion of each unit. Assessment due dates are given to students at the beginning of each term and unit commencement.
The term break can also be used to provide additional learning support for any students at risk. Evidence collected will comply with the rules of evidence.