CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

• • Be 18 years or over.
  • Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent or a Certificate IV qualification.
  • Be competent in written and spoken English with an IELTS Score of no less than 6 or equivalent language test score. Results older than two years are not acceptable. 
  • 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
    • Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

  Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment relevant to your course. This is to identify whether you need additional support to complete your course successfully.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 29 units of competency:
  • 26 core units
  • 3 elective units.

Elective units of competency can be selected as follows:

• 3 from the listed electives

or

• 2 from the listed electives and 1 from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification.

Prerequisite units of competency

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed before the assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. All prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.

Students may apply for course credit through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on their existing qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience.

• Full details about course credit and eligibility are available in the International Student Handbook. 
• Course credit applications are assessed in line with institutional and regulatory requirements.

For International Students

• Course credit approval may impact both:
  • Course fees
  • Course duration
• Students will be notified in writing regarding:
  • The outcome of their course credit application
  • Any changes to the course fees or duration
• If course credit is granted after the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued, a revised CoE will be provided showing the updated course duration.

Completing the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, students will gain the skills and knowledge required to perform a wide range of painting and decorating tasks to industry standards.

Graduates will be able to:

• Prepare surfaces such as timber, plaster, metal, and masonry for painting
• Apply paint, coatings, and decorative finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
• Read and interpret work instructions, plans, and safety documentation
• Follow workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures
• Work effectively as part of a team on construction sites
• Identify and solve common painting and decorating problems
• Deliver quality workmanship that meets client and industry expectations

Students who complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the Qualification: CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating provides a solid foundation for further learning and career progression within the construction and trades sector. 

Possible education pathways include:

• Painter and Decorator: Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, as well as higher-level qualifications in building and construction.

• Completing or continuing an apprenticeship in painting and decorating
• Further study in construction-related qualifications, such as Certificate IV programs in building, construction, or supervision
• Specialised short courses in decorative finishes, heritage restoration, protective coatings, or advanced spray techniques
• Business and management training for students planning to start their own painting business

Assessments are designed to mirror real-world tasks and industry standards, helping students develop the skills needed for their careers. They take place in a simulated workplace environment and assess practical abilities, teamwork, and time management.

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, presentations, reports, portfolios, case studies and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment.

Assessment tasks:

• Reflect real-life work tasks.
• Are required to be performed within industry standard timeframes as specified by assessors in relation to each task.
• Are assessed using assessment criteria that relate to the quality of work expected by the industry.
• Are performed to industry safety requirements as relevant.
• Utilise authentic workplace documentation.
• Require students to work with others as part of a team.
• Require students to plan and prioritise competing work tasks.
• Involve the use of standard workplace equipment such as computers and software.
• Ensure that students are required to consider workplace constraints such as time and budgets.

Assessment Materials

Assessment materials comprise:

• Student Assessment Tasks: There is one for each unit of competency that includes instructions to students about each of their assessments. It also includes an assessment plan where students can record the due dates of each task and an Assessment Task Cover Sheet that must be completed for each Assessment submission.

• Other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirementsare also included with the assessment tasks. These include document templates and simulated workplace policies and procedures, and are described in the student and assessor instructions as relevant.

Re-assessment

Re-assessment criteria:

Each assessment task will be given an outcome of either Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS). Students must complete all tasks for a unit satisfactorily to achieve an overall outcome of Competent (C) for the unit. If one or more of the tasks are assessed as Not Satisfactory, they will be given an outcome for the unit of Not Yet Competent (NYC).

The student can have a total of 3 attempts to complete each task and achieve a ‘Satisfactory’ outcome (noting that the third attempt is chargeable as per the fees and refunds policy). If, after the third attempt, the student is still assessed as Not Satisfactory for a task, they will need to re-enrol in the unit.

Assessment Appeals

Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Appeals will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.

At the Imperial Institute of Sydney, we are committed to ensuring student success through comprehensive support and monitoring:

• Personalised Intervention Strategies: Tailored plans to address individual student needs and challenges, with additional resources provided to support learning.
• Ongoing Course Progress Monitoring: Regular tracking of student progress to ensure timely completion of course requirements.
• Attendance Monitoring: Adherence to attendance policies, particularly for international students, to ensure compliance with visa regulations.
• Access to Support Resources: A wide range of academic and personal support services, including tutoring, counselling, and study workshops.
• Continuous Feedback: Students receive regular feedback on their performance to help them stay on track and improve.
• Flexible Learning Options: Various resources and facilities available to cater to different learning styles and needs, including online materials and study groups.