CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Course Overview & Career Opportunities

This qualification reflects the role of painters and decorators who apply paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces. Workers apply practical skills and use a broad range of tools and materials to complete residential and commercial projects.

Graduates of this course will be skilled in planning, preparing, and finishing painting and decorating tasks across a range of surfaces and environments.

Career opportunities include:

  • Painter and Decorator
  • Commercial Painter
  • Industrial Painter
  • Construction Finishing Tradesperson

This qualification provides a pathway to further study, including Certificate IV in Building and Construction or related trade and management qualifications.

Who Should Apply and Why

This course is ideal for international students who are:

The CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating is ideal for students who are:

  • Seeking to build or formalise a career in painting and decorating.
  • Looking for skilled trade qualifications in the construction industry.
  • Interested in gaining nationally recognised training to meet licensing or industry requirements.

Typical applicants are:

  • Aged 18–35, often pursuing trade careers.
  • From varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
  • May have basic experience in construction or maintenance.
  • Have completed at least Year 10 (or equivalent).
  • Have an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency.

Course Delivery & Duration

This qualification is delivered through face-to-face classroom sessions, practical workshop training, and structured self-study at Eureka Institute of Management.

Duration: 52 weeks total

Training includes hands-on practice in simulated and real workplace environments, preparing students for employment in the construction and finishing trades.

Academic Qualification

Completed Year 12 or Equivalent

Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Interview & Suitability

Entry Interview Required

Entry Interview Required

All applicants must participate in a course entry interview to assess suitability, career goals, and readiness for study.

English Proficiency

Students must demonstrate an IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent).

IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent

Alternative evidence includes:
• Education for 5 years in an English-speaking country, or
• Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Identification & Credit

USI & Credit Transfer

USI & Credit Transfer

All applicants must participate in a course entry interview to assess suitability, career goals, and readiness for study.

All Features

Entry Requirements and Eligibility

At Eureka Institute of Management, we welcome students who meet our academic and English language standards.

Why Choose Eureka Institute of Management?

Eureka Institute of Management combines expert trainers, modern facilities, and practical learning to prepare you for real-world success.
Our hands-on approach ensures you graduate with the technical skills, confidence, and industry insight to build a rewarding career in painting and decorating.

Course Structure

A Step-by-Step Journey Through Your Trade Qualification

To achieve the CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, students must complete 29 units in total — 26 core units and 3 elective units.

Core Units:

More Units:

  • CPCCOM2001 – Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications
  • CPCCPB3026 – Erect and Maintain Treated Wall Linings
  • CPCCPD2011 – Handle and Store Painting and Decorating Materials
  • CPCCPD2012 – Use Painting and Decorating Tools and Equipment
  • CPCCPD2013 – Remove and Reinstall Painting and Decorating Fixtures
  • CPCCPD3021 – Prepare Surfaces for Painting
  • CPCCPD3022 – Apply Paint by Brush and Roller
  • CPCCPD3023 – Apply Texture Coatings
  • CPCCPD3024 – Apply Paint by Spray
  • CPCCPD3025 – Match Specific Paint Colours
  • CPCCPD3026 – Apply Stains and Clear Timber Finishes
  • CPCCPD3027 – Remove and Apply Wallpaper
  • CPCCPD3028 – Apply Decorative Paint Finishes
  • CPCCPD3030 – Apply Protective Paint Coatings
  • CPCCPD3031 – Work Safely with Lead-Painted Surfaces in the Painting Industry
  • CPCCPD3035 – Prepare Uncoated Surfaces for Painting
  • CPCCPD3036 – Work Safely to Industrial Environmental Requirements

Elective Units:

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