• You want hands-on experience and a solid foundation to build a successful career in Painting and Decorating and the broader Building and Construction Industry.
• You want to transform your passion into skilled craftmanship as a Painter and Decorator.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Enjoy manual work and have a good level of physical fitness.
• Have well-developed ability to communicate with others.
• Show ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions, Work Health and Safety procedures and work to deadlines.
• Have good hand-eye coordination and strong spatial awareness.
• Display well-developed planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Have confidence working from heights.
• Have good colour vision.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work in the Painting and Decorating Industry. You will learn how to prepare and protect surfaces, colour match, use the tools of the trade, interpret plans and apply work health and safety requirements.

You will be required to work with different types of paints and solvents which may cause health issues for people with sensitive skin, allergies or respiratory issues. Personal protective equipment is available for use during this course.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus and/or online as outlined in your training plan; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from diverse backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Measurements and calculating the right materials for the job.
  • Interpreting plans and painting techniques.
  • Preparing and protecting surfaces.
  • Colour matching.
  • Apply paint by brush, roller and spray.
  • Apply stains and clear timber finishes.
  • Remove and apply wallpaper.
  • Handle, use and store painting and decorating materials, tools and equipment.
  • Erect, maintain and dismantle trestle and plank systems and restricted height scaffolding.
  • Remove and replace doors and windows.
  • Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings.
  • Workplace communication.
  • Work safely with asbestos.
  • Work safely at heights.
  • Apply workplace health and safety practices.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.