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According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the demand for painting trades workers is on the rise, with approximately 19,000 job openings expected over the next five years. Employers seek reliable, hardworking individuals who thrive in a team setting.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience in preparing surfaces and applying paint, wallpaper, and other coatings to enhance and protect both interiors and exteriors. You’ll learn essential skills, including the safe use of tools and equipment, color matching, and scaffolding techniques for elevated work.
By successfully completing this qualification, you’ll be eligible to apply for certification as a qualified painter and decorator, paving the way for further career advancement in the industry.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all 26 core units as well as your choice of 3 elective units from the list below.
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CPCCCM2008 |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
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CPCCCM2012 |
Work safely at heights |
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CPCCCM3001 |
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
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CPCCCM3005 |
Calculate costs of construction work |
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CPCCOM1012 |
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
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CPCCOM1013 |
Plan and organise work |
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CPCCOM1014 |
Conduct workplace communication |
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CPCCOM1015 |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
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CPCCOM2001 |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
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CPCCPB3026 |
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems |
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CPCCPD2011 |
Handle and store painting and decorating materials |
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CPCCPD2012 |
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment |
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CPCCPD2013 |
Remove and replace doors and door and window components |
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CPCCPD3021 |
Prepare existing coated surface for painting |
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CPCCPD3022 |
Apply paint by brush and roller |
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CPCCPD3023 |
Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray |
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CPCCPD3024 |
Apply paint by spray |
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CPCCPD3025 |
Match specific paint colours |
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CPCCPD3026 |
Apply stains and clear timber finishes |
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CPCCPD3027 |
Remove and apply wallpaper |
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CPCCPD3028 |
Apply decorative paint finishes |
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CPCCPD3030 |
Apply protective paint coating systems |
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CPCCPD3031 |
Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry |
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CPCCPD3035 |
Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting |
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CPCCPD3036 |
Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry |
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CPCCWHS2001 |
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
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BSBESB301 |
Investigate micro business opportunities |
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CPCCPD3029 |
Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings |
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CPCCPD3033 |
Apply intumescent coatings |
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CPCCSP3003 |
Apply trowelled texture coat finishes |
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MSFID4016 |
Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces |
This course is funded under the Construction Skills Queensland Skills Assessment & Gap Training Building Initiative (RPL).
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Learners will be required to provide the following resources: