Certificate III in
Painting and Decorating
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
National Course Code: CPC30620
This qualification reflects the role of individuals pursuing a trade outcome in painting and decorating within residential and commercial construction settings. Graduates may hold occupational titles such as Painter and Decorator. It’s important to note that licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements for painting and decorating vary across States and Territories, so consultation with the relevant regulatory authority is advised.
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
National Course Code: CPC30620
CRICOS Course Code: 116539A
Course Duration: 60 Weeks (including holiday break)
Delivery Location: Level 9 190 Queen St, MELBOURNE, Victoria 3000
Delivery Mode: Face to face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
International Student Fees
Tuition Fee:  AUD 15,000
Non-Tuition Fee: AUD 1,500
Total Course Fee: AUD 16,500
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Melbourne College of Business and Technology (MCBT) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. MCBT has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
Entry Requirements International Students
Admission to the Institute is based on academic merit.
- Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or
- Have two years of equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
- Have successfully students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12.
International students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLN test on the orientation day to assist Melbourne College of Business and Technology in identifying students’ needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne College of Business and Technology.
You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:
- you are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland
- you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
- you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
- you have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.