Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

People who are successful in this industry have:

• Interest in indoor painting and decorating
• Great communication skills
• The ability to listen to instruction
• An eye for detail
• The ability to work in a variety of conditions

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development. In this course you will undertake:

• Written assessments such as theory tests
• Practical assessments such as skills assessments

The Certificate II in Career and Study Preparation is an entry-level qualification that provides no exposure to simulated or real world. It does cover your foundational English, Maths and communication skills that may set you up for study success in the Certificate III. You do not need this Certificate II to enrol into the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.

This course, the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating is an entry-level trade qualification where youll gain all your technical and theoretical experience in the field. It provides real world exposure where youll apply what youre learning in simulated environments both in the field and in the classroom. You will advance your skills as you progress through the qualification and become eligible to apply as a licensed painter.

If you are considering opening your own business, it may be beneficial to enrol in a TAFE NSW business qualification. These courses focus on how to run a business effectively, while managing finances and administration. The Certificate IV in New Small Business may be a good match.

You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Preparing different surfaces for painting
• Applying surface coatings with a brush, roller and spray
• Wallpaper application
• Colour matching
• Communicating with colleagues and clients on a job site

You will learn in simulated environments on a TAFE NSW campus or in real world situations like your workplace.

TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical, hands-on learning. You will work on real world projects, such as:

• Painting feature walls
• Colour matching in renovations
• Wallpaper application
• Residential and commercial interiors

You will learn in simulated environments on a TAFE NSW campus or in real world situations like your workplace.

TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical, hands-on learning. You will work on real world projects, such as:

• Painting feature walls
• Colour matching in renovations
• Wallpaper application
• Residential and commercial interiors

The booming infrastructure industry means that you will be highly sought after as an interior painter, or interior decorator. People in the painting and decorating industry may work as sole traders, contractors or employees to companies.

Investment in infrastructure across NSW and Australia is booming. From small-scale residential builds to large commercial projects, qualified painters and decorators are in-demand.
This course will ensure you keep up with the demands of industry with top level education in the field. Through theory and practice you will be job-ready when you graduate. The government has listened to industry pressure calling for qualified painters and decorators and this qualification currently attracts a government-led student fee exemption for painting apprentices.