Course in Painters Registration

Accredited course Outline

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Accredited course

National Code
52921WA

State Code
BGX80

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

17/05/2024

Field of Education

0403 - Building

AQF Level

Course in

Nominal Hours

240

Duration

1 Semester

Stream of Study

Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)

Accredited Date

11/04/2024

Expiry Date

30/04/2029

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

Graduates of this course will apply knowledge and skills in surface preparation and coating systems, knowledge of colour theory and wallpapering techniques, estimating, quoting or tendering for painting and decorating work and identifying and complying with legal and risk management requirements for a new or existing.

The course is a statutory requirement for the issuance of registration under the Set 2 pathway for experienced applicants who do not hold a formal trade qualification, or equivalent, in painting and decorating, under the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011.

Schedule

Packaging Rules

The total number of units of competency to achieve the proposed course is six (6). All six (6) units of competency are core and must be achieved to satisfy the packaging rules. There are no sequential requirements for this course as it can be delivered and assessed in any order, provided prerequisite units are met prior to assessment of the related unit of competency.

The award for completion of the Course in Painters Registration is a Statement of Attainment.

A Statement of Attainment will also be issued upon request, for any unit of competency completed if the full course is not completed.

1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAP37	CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	32	Unit of competency
OCG32	BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures	55	Unit of competency
BA079	MPDEST001	Prepare estimates and quotations or tenders for painting and decorating work	60	Module
OCN92	CPCCPD3021	Prepare existing coated surface for painting	56	Unit of competency
OCQ03	CPCCPD3035	Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting	25	Unit of competency
BA074	MPDPCW001	Problem solve technical challenges with paint colour and wallpapering	12	Module

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
YW10	52784WA	Course in Painters Registration	Accredited course

General Notes

No information

Entry Requirements

Under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 in WA, a painter is required to be registered to carry out painting work valued over $1,000. The legislation has two pathways to registration - Set 1 and Set 2. This course meets part of the requirements for the Set 2 pathway. Refer to the DMIRS website for detailed requirements.

Recommended entry requirements:
1. It is strongly recommended applicants have a minimum of 3 years of experience carrying out painting and decorating work before commencing this course.
2. It is recommended that RTOs assess applicants’ LLND skills prior to enrolment. Students would be best equipped to achieve course outcomes if they have sufficient LLND skills as identified within the units of competency.