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Course information
Type
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Focus
Non-ApprenticeshipCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
3 yearsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
2 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
15 Dec 2028Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
MonThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
7 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
3 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Enrolment open
Enrolment is open and places are available.
Course fees
$0 to $18,470This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple-choice and true or false questions.
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation, projects.
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience with your employer.
If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments to meet the course completion requirements.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Brushes and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at an estimated cost of $150
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 29 units of competency, including 26 core and 3 speciality units.
Core units - 26
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Calculate costs of construction workCPCCCM3005
Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metresCPCCCM3001
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffoldingCPCCCM2008
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryCPCCWHS2001
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Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Ultimo
TAFE NSW Ultimo and TAFE NSW Haymarket, is located in one of Sydney's strongest education, cultural and entertainment precincts, right in the very heart of the city.
Conveniently surrounded by Central Station, UTS, the ABC, Sydney University, Chinatown and Sydney’s bustling CBD. TAFE NSW Ultimo is the largest TAFE in NSW.
Campus address
651-731 Harris Street Ultimo 2007
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Central Station is 1000 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Automotive repair, paint and trim workshops
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Hair and beauty academy
Laboratories
Photography studios
Specialist technology workshops
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au