Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Painting and decorating is a finishing trade encompassing both residential and commercial areas. It can include new constructions as well as restoration work and as such, requires candidates with a creative nature and demands a good eye for detail. Delivered through an apprenticeship arrangement face-to-face at our training centre through block release training with a mixture of classroom delivery and practical development and assessment in our workshops. Block training enables students to focus on the particular aspect of the qualification they are working on and allows project work to be completed over the duration of the block. The qualification covers a wide variety of skills such as safety, handling tools, equipment and materials, to painting with brush, roller and spray. Treatment of lead and asbestos, graffiti removal, wallpaper, texture, and decorative coatings. The delivery is split into 6 blocks of training, which are delivered throughout your apprenticeship, this compliments the skills and knowledge acquired through working in the industry during this period. We also have a Group Training Organisation that employs painting apprentices to supply to painting companies who need apprentices and assist in on-the-job training.

Mode of delivery: Face-to-face; Delivery location: Maylands 

Do you want to apply the finishing touches and colours to bring buildings to life?

When you complete the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating you will be ready for a certified trade career as a painter and decorator.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work with all manner of painting and decorating materials, prepare and protect surfaces, colour match, interpret plans, and apply Work Health and Safety requirements.

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.