National Course ID: CPC10108

INTRODUCTION:

This course targets those wishing to enter the painting and decorating trade. Successful completion will provide direct articulation into an indentured apprenticeshp (Certificate III) in the painting and decorating trade. Successful completion will also provide a three month reduction in the nominal term for the associated certificate apprenticeship.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Course graduates will need to be indentured by an employer or apply to be indentured through MPA Skills Group Training Organisation before they can go on to training as an apprentice. Graduates have an improved chance of gaining an apprenticeship, as they have already covered part of the off-the-job training and will have demonstrated an interest in and commitment to their training in the industry.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT:

An interest in a career in the painting and decorating industry. Applicants are required to attend our offices for an interview before being accepted on the course. Completion of Year 10 is required. Note: A colour vision clearance will be required to gain a painting and decorating apprenticeship.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Work effectively and sustainably in the Construction industry
Work safely in the Construction industry
Apply basic communication skills
Plan and organize work
Conduct workplace communication
Carry out measurements and calculations
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Apply basic leveling procedures
Handle painting and decorating materials
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
Apply lead paint and asbestos management
Use construction tools and equipment
Prepare surfaces for painting
Undertake a basic Construction Project
Undertake basic estimation and costs
Organise and Complete daily work activities
Read in the workplace
Use numbers in the workplace
Undertake a basic Project - 1
Undertake a basic Project - 2
Undertake a basic Project - 3
Undertake work placement - 1
Undertake work placement - 2

COURSE DURATION:

15 weeks full-time (600 Hours). There are three intakes throughout the year for Painting and Decorating Pre Apprenticeship.

COURSE DATES:

Please refer to the Pre-Apprenticeships tab of this website.

VENUE:

MPA Skills
106 Caledonian Avenue
Maylands

FEES/CHARGES:

Details of the course tuition and administration fees are available upon request. Fee reductions are available for students providing proof of approved concession upon enrolment.

Applications for Concession cards are to be made through Centrelink. MPA Skills will supply supporting documentation on request.

This course is AUSTUDY, ABSTUDY and YOUTH ALLOWANCE approved.

Pre Apprentice Scholarship

A $250.00 scholarship is available to all students who successfully complete their Pre Apprenticeship course.

This scholarship is subsidised by the Construction Training Fund

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL):

MPA Skills can provide RPL as any prior learning can result in the awarding of credit for a unit of competency or for a whole course. Under the guidelines for mutual recognition, any relevant competencies achieved through previous training can be credited against our courses. Please contact us for more details.

MPA Skills is bound by the National Privacy Principles of the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and is committed to safeguarding personal information it may hold at any time in respect of any individual, in accordance with the requirements of those Principles. Please refer to our Privacy Policy contained in MPA Skills Code of Practice for more information.

Applications for RPL can be obtained from us and are assessed on an individual basis. Fees and charges apply.
Please contact us on 08 9471 6600.

CERTIFICATION:

Certificate 1 of Construction - Painting & Decorating (Pre-apprenticeship). AQF Level One.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for a painting and decorating pre-apprenticeship, please refer to the How to Apply section of this website.

The provision of training services for this course has been funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development.

MPA Skills is a Registered Training Organisation RTO No: 1892