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52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)

52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID 52893WA State ID AD10
Brighten your career options


Take the first step towards a career as a painter and decorator by completing this pre-apprenticeship course.  

Learn how to: interpret plans, prepare surfaces, measure and calculate the right number of materials for the job, work safely and master painting techniques to create the perfect finish.

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Image of a person wearing a hivis t-shirt, holding a bucket of paint. People in the background are painting a wall

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more

Overview

Where Mandurah | Thornlie

When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025

How On Campus

Want to put some colour into your career and start the journey to becoming a professional skilled Painter in the Construction industry?  

Take the first step with this pre-apprenticeship course, which will set you up with the skills you need to start an Apprenticeship with an employer. 

Be guided and inspired by our team of lecturers who are industry experts as you learn the tricks of the trade step-by-step, including how to interpret plans, the importance of preparing surfaces, measuring and calculating the right number of materials for the job, working safely and mastering painting techniques to create the perfect finish.
    
The career of a Painter brings job variety, and you can work in a diverse range of locations both indoors and outdoors; you might decorate new or established homes, restore buildings of historical importance, or work at commercial settings including hospitals, shops, offices or hotels. 

Painting and Decorating is known as a finishing trade, and through your work you can harness your creativity and leave a lasting impression on a building or home.

Learn basic prep and hand skills in this entry-level course, then roll into your new career and get workforce ready to start an Apprenticeship.

 

  • painting techniques 
  • interpreting plans 
  • preparing surfaces 
  • measuring 
  • calculating the right amount of materials for the job 
  • working with scaffolding safely at heights and
  • workplace health and safety

 

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study. 

  • enjoyment of practical work and working indoors and outdoors
  • an eye for detail and good hand-eye coordination
  • high stamina and fitness levels
  • ability to accurately follow plans, instructions and work to deadlines
  • confidence in working from heights
  • good colour vision

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry $12.96 $3.84 $21.50
AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW867 Module 2 (commenced) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW869 Module 4 (completed) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications $51.84 $15.36 $30.25
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry $51.84 $15.36 $32.25
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry $9.72 $2.88 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
$25.92 $7.68 $27.00
Work safely at heights
$25.92 $7.68 $25.75
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
$40.50 $12.00 $32.25
Handle and store painting and decorating materials
$12.96 $3.84 $27.00
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
$64.80 $19.20 $27.00
Remove and replace doors and door and window components
$16.20 $4.80 $27.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry $12.96 $3.84 $21.50
AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW867 Module 2 (commenced) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW869 Module 4 (completed) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications $51.84 $15.36 $30.25
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry $51.84 $15.36 $32.25
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry $9.72 $2.88 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
$25.92 $7.68 $27.00
Work safely at heights
$25.92 $7.68 $25.75
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
$40.50 $12.00 $32.25
Handle and store painting and decorating materials
$12.96 $3.84 $27.00
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
$64.80 $19.20 $27.00
Remove and replace doors and door and window components
$16.20 $4.80 $27.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Mandurah
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry $12.96 $3.84 $21.50
AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW867 Module 2 (commenced) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW869 Module 4 (completed) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations $25.92 $7.68 $20.50
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications $51.84 $15.36 $30.25
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry $51.84 $15.36 $32.25
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry $9.72 $2.88 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
$25.92 $7.68 $27.00
Work safely at heights
$25.92 $7.68 $25.75
Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
$40.50 $12.00 $32.25
Handle and store painting and decorating materials
$12.96 $3.84 $27.00
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
$64.80 $19.20 $27.00
Remove and replace doors and door and window components
$16.20 $4.80 $27.00

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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