About This Course
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional painter and decorator in residential and commercial construction.
You will learn how to prepare surfaces, apply different types of paint and finishes, and use industry tools and equipment safely while following workplace standards.
What You'll Learn
Surface Preparation
Prep and treat surfaces properly for professional finishing.
Paint Application
Apply paint efficiently using industry-standard techniques.
Specialized Coatings
Utilize decorative and specialized protective coatings.
Workplace Safety
Practice safe workplace behaviors on active job sites.
Equipment Handling
Handle painting materials and specialized equipment safely.
Course Information
Course Duration
104 weeks, including 80 study weeks and 24 weeks of holidays.
Tuition Fee
AUD $34,500
Study Mode
Delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting and Training Workshop.
Campus Location
Classroom: Level 6, 460 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150 | Training Workshop: Unit 2, 40 Carlingford St. Regents Park, NSW 2143
Units Offered
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Work safely at heights
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
Calculate costs of construction work
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Plan and organize work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
Handle and store painting and decorating materials
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
Remove and replace doors and door and window components
Prepare existing coated surface for painting
Apply paint by brush and roller
Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
Apply paint by spray
Match specific paint colours
Apply stains and clear timber finishes
Remove and apply wallpaper
Apply decorative paint finishes
Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Investigate business opportunities
Organise finances for new business venture
Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
Professional Painter and Decorator
Prepares and applies finishes to interior and exterior building spaces.
Commercial Painting Contractor
Manages large-scale painting projects for businesses and institutions.
Decorating Specialist
Focuses on specialized decorative finishes and heritage restorations.