Unit code

Unit of Competency

Core/ Elective

Pre-requisites required

CPCCPD3029

Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCOM1014

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

CPCCOM1013

Plan and organise work

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

CPCCOM1012

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry.

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM3005

Calculate costs of construction work

CPCCPD3028

CPCCCM3001

CPCCPB3026

CPCCPD2011

CPCCPD2012

CPCCPD2013

CPCCPD3021

CPCCPD3027

CPCCPD3032

CPCCPD3035

CPCCPD3036

CPCCSP3003

Age requirements

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Pre-training Review

The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to the enrolment into your course of studies to ensure that the training and assessment provided by RBA is able to meet the student’s individual needs. Students are required to fill out the PTR form and submit it along with the application form.

RBA will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills, to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes. 

English Language Requirements for International students.

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course.

or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.

or Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.

Refer to the Enrolment Kit available on RBA’s website for additional information.

Academic Requirements

To enter the course applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination.

or

Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN)

Students undertaking this course must possess sound Language Literacy and Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, prepare reports, review market requirements, etc. To determine this, students wanting to study at RBA are required to undertake LLN test prior to the commencement of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support. 

LLN tests will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot under the supervision of qualified LLN Trainer/Assessor. Students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy test (LLN) according to the following qualification: 

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating ACSF performance Level 3 

Computer literacy requirements

All students enrolling into this course at Royal Building Academy (RBA) must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form.  

Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer use support. Students can contact the Royal Building Academy for any further information or assistance.

Students may contact RBA for any further information or assistance on 1300379959.

Materials and Equipment Required

Institute will provide access to computers/laptops with required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study all leaners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address).  All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform. 

Learners will be required to have a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kit for the delivery of practical training. This will include safety shoes (Steel toe), Protective glasses, safety vest (Neon/ Glowing), Protective gloves, earmuffs and working uniform mask and hard hat. This PPE kit will be required to enter the workshop and to be able to undertake training effectively. Students may contact RBA for any further information or assistance on 1300379959

Physical Abilities Requirements

As a part of CPC30620- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating qualifications, students are expected to have physical and manual handling abilities as it is a physically demanding occupation. Students are expected to have: 

• Ability to be on your feet for extended period of times, both walking and standing, bending, and maintaining consistent physical performance throughout your day
• Ability to work in various environments (e.g., changing conditions, both hot and cool conditions, low light, indoors/outdoors)
• Ability to work at heights (e.g., on ladders, elevated work platforms and scaffolding)
• Capacity to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., masks when painting, sanding)
• Fine motor skills, including the ability to undertake precise coordinated movements of the hands (e.g., pushing, pressing, turning, pinching, squeezing, tensioning).
• Manual handling techniques (e.g., lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing etc.)
• Manually operate machinery and equipment (e.g., hand tools, portable electric tools)
• Tolerance to dust, solvents, paints, and chemicals