CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Formal recognition for painters and decorators who apply protective and decorative finishes to residential and commercial buildings.

Overview

Get recognised for the painting and decorating skills you have built on the tools, through the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. This nationally recognised qualification covers surface preparation, brush, roller and spray application, texture and decorative finishes, wallpapering, colour matching, and safe work with lead-painted surfaces and non-friable asbestos across residential and commercial construction work. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your years of hands-on experience to be formally assessed against these national standards and converted into the same AQF-registered Certificate III held by any painter and decorator.

Career Opportunities

Painter and Decorator

Applies protective and decorative paint, texture, wallpaper and specialist finishes across residential and commercial construction projects.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Trade RecognitionGet formally recognised for the painting and decorating skills and experience you have built on real construction sites.

Licensing PathwayUse your Certificate III in Painting and Decorating as the technical qualification most states and territories require for a painting contractor's licence.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Brighton Pacific Pty. Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology

RTO Code: 41138

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Meee Australia Pty Ltd T/A Building Trades Australia

RTO Code: 30979

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Alpha Training & Recognition Pty Ltd

RTO Code: 45282

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)
White Card

Project & Work Evidence

Job cards or work orders for painting and decorating projects you have completed on residential or commercial sites
Records of surface preparation work, including repairing, filling, sanding and preparing coated and uncoated surfaces
Photos of brush, roller and spray application work across different projects
Evidence of texture coat, decorative and faux-finish work you have carried out
Records of colour matching and tinting work you have completed for clients
Photos or job records of wallpaper hanging and wall covering installations
Safe Work Method Statements or safety records for lead-paint removal or asbestos encapsulation work
Records of scaffolding, trestle and plank or elevated work platform tickets and set-ups you have used on site
Plans, specifications or quotes you have worked from or prepared for painting and decorating jobs

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken in a real, active workplace/worksite
You clearly visible working in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing relevant tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

50,000Employed

39Median Age

86%Full-Time Employment Share

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age) · Jobs and Skills Australia (Full-Time Employment Share)

Industry Average Salary

$1,379Median per week

$71,708Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating through RPL without doing a full apprenticeship?

Yes, you can gain a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating through RPL, which recognises the painting and decorating skills you've already built on the job, matched against the qualification through a formal assessment process. You'll still work with the partner RTO, which carries out a genuine assessment of your evidence before the qualification is issued.

What evidence do I need for RPL in painting and decorating?

Assessors look at photos and short videos, generally around 90 to 120 seconds each, taken on a real, active worksite that clearly show you carrying out painting and decorating tasks. The footage needs to show you working in a professional setting so the RTO can match what you actually do against the qualification's units.

Is an RPL Certificate III in Painting and Decorating the same as one from TAFE?

Yes, a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating issued through RPL is the exact same nationally recognised qualification as one earned through a full-time apprenticeship, with identical units on the certificate. It's issued by the ASQA-registered RTO that assesses your evidence, not by ATSR, which guides you through the RPL pathway.

What can I do with a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating?

This qualification supports work as a Painter and Decorator, applying protective and decorative paint, texture, wallpaper and specialist finishes across residential and commercial jobs. It gives people already doing this work formal recognition that matches what tradespeople with a full-time trained background hold.

Secure your status as a certified Painter and Decorator today

Turn your years on the tools into a nationally recognised painting and decorating qualification