ACTA has the following admission requirements:

• Applicant must be over 18 years of age
• Have sufficient LLN skills to enable reading and analysing relevant legislative, regulatory and industry documentation
• Undertake a Pre-Training Review to determine if the course is suitable for the applicant.

Total number of units = 29
26 core units, plus
3 elective units

Core Units

• CPCCCM2008* Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2012* Work safely at heights
• CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work
• CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCPB3026* Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
• CPCCPD2011* Handle and store painting and decorating materials
• CPCCPD2012* Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
• CPCCPD2013* Remove and replace doors and door and window components
• CPCCPD3021* Prepare existing coated surface for painting
• CPCCPD3022* Apply paint by brush and roller
• CPCCPD3023* Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
• CPCCPD3024* Apply paint by spray
• CPCCPD3025* Match specific paint colours
• CPCCPD3026* Apply stains and clear timber finishes
• CPCCPD3027* Remove and apply wallpaper
• CPCCPD3028* Apply decorative paint finishes
• CPCCPD3030* Apply protective paint coating systems
• CPCCPD3031* Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry
• CPCCPD3035* Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting
• CPCCPD3036* Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units

• CPCCPD3029 Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings
• CPCCPD3030 Apply protective paint coating systems
• CPCCPD3032 Apply advanced wall coverings

Mode of Delivery

This program is currently delivered via apprenticeship only.

ACTA works closely with employers to create a custom Training Plan, for each apprentice or trainee. We recognise that the training plan must follow & reflect the type of projects the employer is working on.

ACTA’s Training Calendar works around three terms per year, aiming to complete 3 to 4 units per term. The Trainer will visit the workplace at least every term, to assess and validate competency, as well as sign off with the employer and student on any evidence necessary to complete each unit.

Instead of losing the apprentices off site each week, ACTA’s blended onsite / online training program is flexible and can accommodate and work around busy periods and project deadlines, utilising gaps or wet weather days, to complete study elements and assessment tasks.

Assessment Method

Assessments will be conducted through a combination of questioning, reports, presentations, role-plays and direct observations.

Recognition Prior Learning (RPL)

All students are offered the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at enrolment. Students may be granted credit or partial credit in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or prior training.

Note: ACTA College does NOT offer any full qualification via RPL (ASSESSMENT ONLY) Pathway.

Upon successful completion of CPC30620 – Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, the candidate may pursue CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction.

At employer’s worksite.