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CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (117182F)

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (117182F)

CRICOS: 117182F|CPC30620

Duration

52 Weeks

AQF Level

Level 3 — Certificate III

Course Overview

The Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620) is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares students for a rewarding career in the painting and decorating trade. This course provides comprehensive training in surface preparation, application of paints and coatings, decorative finishes, and workplace safety practices. Students will develop practical, hands-on skills in both residential and commercial painting environments. The program covers a wide range of techniques including brush, roller, and spray application methods, as well as specialised decorative finishes such as texture coatings, faux finishes, and wallpaper hanging. Graduates of this qualification are equipped to work as professional painters and decorators across a variety of settings including new construction, renovation projects, and maintenance work. The course is delivered by experienced industry professionals who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom and workshop environment. This qualification is ideal for international students seeking to enter the Australian construction and trades industry, with strong employment prospects in Queensland and across Australia.

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Intake Dates

Onshore Intakes

IntakeStart DateEnd DateApplication DeadlineStatusCapacity
06/07/20266 July 20263 July 2026Closing Soon
28/09/202628 Sept 202625 Sept 2026Open

Offshore Intakes

IntakeStart DateEnd DateApplication DeadlineStatusCapacity
28/09/202628 Sept 202626 June 2026Open
25/01/202725 Jan 202723 Oct 2026Open

Course Duration

52

Weeks

Career Pathways

Career Opportunities: • Residential Painter & Decorator • Commercial Painter • Industrial Painter • Maintenance Painter • Self-employed Painting Contractor • Site Supervisor (with further experience) Further Study Options: • CPC40620 Certificate IV in Painting and Decorating • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) • Bachelor of Construction Management (via university pathway) Industry Outlook: The painting and decorating trade is in strong demand across Australia, particularly in Queensland where ongoing residential and commercial construction activity continues to drive employment. Graduates with a Certificate III qualification are eligible to apply for a painting contractor licence in Queensland.

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CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (117182F)

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As a CRICOS-registered provider (Provider Code: 03505F), Griffin College is authorised to recruit, deliver training to, and support international students for the duration of their studies.

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Accredited courses we deliver are nationally accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework, ensuring qualifications that are recognised by employers and institutions across Australia and internationally.

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Personalised Learning Experience

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Practical, Career-Ready Skills

Our curriculum is built around what industry actually needs. You’ll graduate with hands-on skills and real-world confidence that employers are looking for from day one.

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