Courses
School of Construction and Electrical
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Brief description of course and work roles
The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating develops the skills needed to work as a qualified painter and decorator.
Painters and decorators apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate interior and exterior surfaces of domestic, commercial and industrial buildings and other structures.
This course qualifies you in several categories, including architectural painting, which involves the internal or external painting of domestic homes, and commercial and industrial painting, which is the painting and preservation of industrial structures and equipment.
Painters and decorators also brush, roll or spray the paints, stains, varnishes and other finishes. Other duties include spraying paint surfaces using a spray gun or using specialised equipment to apply decorative paint finishes such as stencils, colour glazes, graining, marbling and lettering.
Entrance requirements
This course is specifically designed for those who have current industry experience or have graduated locally in a related discipline.
Selection will be based on industry experience, relevant previous education and an interview with APTC staff. Short-listed applicants will need to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment as part of the selection procedure as well as a Skills Assessment Program, which will help APTC staff determine your level within the Australian qualification system.
Duration
985 hours (maximum)
This course should take 2 years part-time.
Actual time spent will depend on your individual circumstances. Some people will be exempted certain units if they have relevant work experience or qualifications. This system is known as Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you think you may qualify for RCC/RPL, please submit evidence of your prior experience or learning with your application, as it may well shorten the length of your course. Ask for more information when you enrol.