Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Yes.

This qualification is listed on training.gov.au and delivered through an authorised Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Once successfully completed, you receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To achieve CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, you must complete:

• 29 units of competency
• 26 core units
• 3 elective units

Units must be selected in accordance with the official CPC30620 packaging rules published on training.gov.au.

This qualification is designed for experienced construction professionals.

You must have relevant industry experience if applying via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

The CPC30620 qualification does not specify prerequisite units at the qualification packaging level.

However, some individual units of competency may have their own prerequisite requirements as outlined in their unit details on training.gov.au.

Your assessor will confirm whether you meet any unit-specific prerequisite requirements based on your previous training or experience.

The 28 core units for CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating are:

• CPCCCM2008 – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2012 – Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM3001 – Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• CPCCCM3005 – Calculate costs of construction work
• CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014 – Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM2001 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCPD3026 – Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
• CPCCPD2011 – Handle and store painting and decorating materials
• CPCCPD2012 – Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
• CPCCPD2013 – Remove and replace doors and door and window components
• CPCCPD3021 – Prepare existing coated surface for painting
• CPCCPD3022 – Apply paint by brush and roller
• CPCCPD3023 – Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
• 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 coating systems
• CPCCPD3031 – Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
• CPCCPD3035 – Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
• CPCCPD3036 – Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
• CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

To achieve CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, you must complete 3 elective units in addition to the 26 core units.

Elective units can be selected as follows:

• 3 units from the listed elective units
OR
• 2 units from the listed electives and 1 unit from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification.

All elective selections must comply with the official CPC30620 packaging rules published on training.gov.au.

Your assessor will confirm appropriate elective unit selection.

Start with the free 60-second skills assessment.

If you have several years of hands-on residential construction experience and have supervised or managed projects, you may be suitable for RPL.

If you’re not suitable, we’ll let you know before you commit.

Enrolment, LLN assessment and system access are free.

Once you enrol, you will:

• Complete a short Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) check
• Gain access to the OnlineRPL student portal
• View your qualification structure and evidence requirements

There is no payment required to enrol or access the system.

If you decide to proceed with the assessment process, the initial $199 payment is required to unlock the formal evidence stage.

After this payment is made, you will:

• Receive structured guidance on what evidence to provide
• Upload your work history, documents and project examples
• Work directly with your assessor
• Complete a competency conversation if required
• Receive your assessment outcome once competency has been determined

All assessments are conducted against nationally recognised competency standards.

Many experienced builders do not have perfectly organised documentation.

That’s normal.

You can use:

• Photos and videos of completed projects
• Statutory declarations
• Client references
• Work diaries
• Contracts or invoices
• Project plans

No.

RPL is an assessment process.

You must demonstrate competency against national standards.

If you do not meet the required outcomes, additional assessment will be required.

This is a self-paced assessment process.

You progress at your own speed.

Timeframes depend on:

• How quickly you upload your evidence
• The completeness and quality of your submission
• Assessor review and feedback time

There are no fixed class schedules or study timetables.

Experienced candidates who submit clear, well-organised evidence often co

This qualification is commonly used to support builder licence applications.

However, licensing requirements are set by each state authority and may include additional requirements such as:

• Experience thresholds
• Financial checks
• Insurance requirements

You must confirm licensing criteria with your state regulator.

Payment is structured across stages to align with the assessment process.

Your initial payment unlocks the evidence stage.

Remaining payments are aligned with assessment milestones.

Full pricing details are available on the pricing page.

OnlineRPL is designed specifically for experienced trades and construction professionals.

Our platform delivers one of the most cost-effective pathways to achieving your RPL qualification — without cutting corners on compliance or assessment standards.

Our process is:

• Structured
• Transparent
• Nationally recognised
• Fully compliant with training package requirements
• Built for working tradies
• Self-paced and flexible

We focus on proper assessment against national standards — not shortcuts.

You only pay when you’re ready to proceed with assessment, and pricing is structured to keep the process accessible while maintaining quality.