Certificate II in Building and Construction (Painting and Decorating) (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Code
21844VIC
Course Type
Pre-Apprenticeship
Course Level
Skills Creation
Department
Painting and Decorating Department
Course Location
Yallourn
Course Duration
Full Time: 20 weeks at 4 days per week
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
Full time
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • April 2012

  • July 2012

    • Enquiries

    Davin Nicholas
    Phone: (03) 5127 0229
    Fax: 1300 094 661
    Email: davinn@gippstafe.edu.au
    Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

    Paul Bramley
    Phone: (03) 5127 0254
    Fax:1300 094 661
    Email: paulb@gippstafe.edu.au
    Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

    Course Overview

    With creativity and drive, your career in the decorating industry can range from a general painter and decorator to a special effects painter, estimator or even owner of your own business.

    This course will give you the skills you need for entry-level employment as a painter and decorator. You'll get experience across a range of activities such as using power tools, preparing surfaces, spray painting and paper hanging. It's also a stepping stone to gaining an apprenticeship and trade accreditation which will give you even more career choices.

    GippsTAFE is recognised by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence as one of Australia's leading building and construction training providers.

    Qualifications And Recognition

    Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Painting and Decorating) (Pre-apprenticeship).

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

    Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

    Employment Prospects

    Painter and decorator

    How To Apply

    Direct to Institute

    Assessment

    Assessment is competency based and includes practical tests and written assignments.

    Opportunities For Further Study

    Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (Apprenticeship)

    Course Structure

    Unit Code Unit Name
    VBQM697 Workplace Safety and Industry Induction
    VBQM698 Workplace procedures for Environmental Sustainability
    VBQM699 Basic First Aid
    VBQM700 Building Structures
    VBQM701 Calculations for the Building Industry
    VBQM702 Career Studies
    VBQM703 Communications for the Building Industry
    VBQM704 Introduction to Scaffolding
    VBQM705 Levelling
    VBQM706 Qualify Principles for the Building Industry
    VBQM707 Safe Handling and Use of Plant and Power Tools
    VBQM708 Workplace Documents and Plans
    VBQM725 Painting and Decorating Hand Tools
    VBQM726 Surface preparation
    VBQM727 Paint principles
    VBQM728 Colour Theory and Practice
    VBQM729 Paint Application
    VBQM730 Timber Staining and Clear Finishing Principles
    VBQM731 Protective Metal Coatings
    VBQM732 Spray Painting
    VBQM733 Paper Hanging Principles
    VPAU349 Work safely in the Construction Industry