Painting and Decoration Courses

Detailed Overview

This qualification is designed for students who want to develop practical skills and knowledge in painting and decorating for residential and commercial projects. The course provides hands-on training in surface preparation, paint application, decorative finishes, wallpaper installation, and workplace safety procedures.

Students will learn how to use industry-standard tools, equipment, and materials to complete painting and decorating tasks to professional standards. The course also covers colour selection, measuring and estimating materials, reading work instructions, and applying decorative coatings and finishes.

This qualification is suitable for students seeking employment in the building and construction industry as painters and decorators. Students will gain practical experience through simulated workplace activities and develop skills required for real industry environments.

Graduates may find employment opportunities in residential housing, commercial buildings, renovation projects, maintenance services, and decorative finishing businesses.

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Entry Requirements

This course has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) with no individual band below 5.0.
• Have completed Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates may also be required to complete:

• a pre-enrolment Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment, and
• a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course.

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Course Duration

• Full-time study duration: One (1) year
• Total Duration: 52 Weeks (including holidays)
• Contact Weeks: 40 Weeks

The course is delivered over 52 weeks, including holiday breaks. Training is conducted across four academic terms of 10 weeks each.

Students will receive:

• a 2-week break between terms, and
• a 6-week holiday break at the end of the year.

Classes are scheduled for 20 hours per week.

Training includes practical workshop activities and theoretical classroom learning. Simulated workplace environments are used to help students develop practical industry skills and complete assessments.

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Delivery Mode and Location

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom and practical workshop environment, including simulated workplace activities.

Students will complete practical training using industry-standard painting and decorating tools, equipment, and materials under trainer supervision.

There are no mandatory work placement requirements for this course. All training and assessments are completed on campus.

The course is delivered at our Melbourne CBD campus:

Aboard Training Melbourne CBD Campus

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Career Outcomes

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in roles such as:

• Painter and Decorator
• Commercial Painter
• Residential Painter
• Spray Painter Assistant
• Decorative Finisher
• Maintenance Painter
• Wallpaper Installer
• Construction Trades Assistant

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Education Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may choose to continue their studies in related areas such as:

• Building and Construction
• Interior Decoration
• Construction Management
• Property Maintenance
• Advanced Trade Qualifications

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Course Progress

Students are required to:

• attend scheduled classes for 20 hours per week, and
• maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the college’s Course Progress Policy.

Students identified as being at risk of not meeting course requirements will receive additional academic support and may be placed on an intervention strategy.

Further information is available in the Student Handbook and on the college website.

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Enrolment and Orientation

After a student’s application is accepted, the college will provide:

• a Letter of Offer,
• a Written Agreement, and
• a Tax Invoice for prepaid fees.

Students must read all documents carefully before signing the agreement.

A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) will be issued after the signed documents are received.

Orientation takes place on the first day of the course and includes information about:

• the campus,
• living in Australia,
• student support services,
• workshop and safety requirements,
• course expectations, and
• academic progress requirements.

Detailed admission and enrolment information is available on the college website.

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Training Arrangements

Students are required to:

• attend 20 hours of classes each week, and
• complete approximately 10 hours of homework, project work, research, and self-study per week.

Term timetables will be provided before the commencement of each term.

Practical workshop sessions may include:

• preparing surfaces for painting,
• applying paints and coatings,
• colour matching and mixing,
• wallpaper installation,
• decorative finishes,
• spray painting techniques,
• using hand and power tools safely, and
• workplace safety procedures.

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Assessment Methods

Assessment methods for this qualification may include:

• Practical demonstrations
• Written tasks
• Projects
• Case studies
• Workplace simulations
• Observations
• Portfolio tasks
• Research activities

At the beginning of each unit, trainers will explain:

• assessment requirements,
• due dates,
• assessment conditions, and
• practical workshop expectations.

Assessments may be completed individually or in groups where applicable.

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Course Enrolment and Tuition Fees

Course fees are as follows (Australian Dollars):

• Enrolment Fee: AUD $250
  (non-refundable and payable at the time of application)
• Tuition Fee: AUD $14,400

Tuition fees will not change during the course duration. Additional non-tuition fees may apply.

International students are also required to arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) before arriving in Australia.

More information about OSHC is available at:
OSHC Information

Course fees do not include personal tools, safety equipment, textbooks, or software required for study.

Failure to pay course fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

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Other Requirements

Students are required to provide:

• their own laptop or similar device,
• appropriate workshop clothing, and
• personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Students may also need access to software such as Microsoft Office for completing assignments and assessments.

Information about living costs in Australia is available at:
Study in Australia Living Costs

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Course Credit

Students may apply for:

• Credit Transfer, or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Applications can be submitted during enrolment or before starting the relevant unit of competency.

For international students, approved course credit may reduce:

• the course duration, and
• tuition fees.

If course credit is approved after the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) has been issued, students will receive a new CoE showing the updated course duration.