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

This course provides learners with the basic skills required in the painting and decorating industry. You will gain the skills you need for entry-level employment as a painter and decorator, including experience across a range of activities such as using power tools, preparing surfaces, clear timber finishing, spray painting and paper hanging. This course is designed to provide a head start on finding employment or an apprenticeship in the painting and decorating industry.

Entry Requirements

Literacy and numeracy

Students are expected to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to a VET Certificate II program. This includes reading and following instructions, completing short written responses, and applying basic numeracy skills for measurements. This typically aligns to a Strong Year 9 NAPLAN result or equivalent school assessment.

Physical capacity and mobility

This course includes practical activities in a simulated construction environment. Students should be able to stand for extended periods, safely lift and carry materials, use hand and power tools, and move around workshop spaces including working at ground level and on low platforms.

Complete the training product

To complete the program, students must participate in both classroom-based learning and practical workshop activities. Assessment may include:

• Multiple-choice quizzes and short-answer questions
• Written responses to prompts, scenarios or workplace examples
• Problem-solving tasks related to measurements, plans and drawings
• Practical demonstrations of construction skills, including safe tool use
• Demonstration of selected practical skills on multiple occasions to confirm competency.

Proposed Units

• VU23314 Erect and safely use working platforms
• VU23313 Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
• CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• VU23312 Prepare for work in the building and construction industry
• VU23330 Identify and handle painting and decorating tools and equipment
• VU23331 Apply basic surface preparation skills for painting and decorating
• VU23332 Mix basic paint colours
• VU23333 Develop basic paint application techniques
• VU23334 Develop basic timber staining and clear finishing skills
• VU23335 Develop basic protective metal coating skills
• VU23336 Apply basic spray painting application skills
• VU23337 Apply basic wallpaper

Clothing and Equipment

• Student must supply own safety boots and long pants
• Branded uniform shirt, safety glasses and ear protection will be supplied
• Safety gear must be worn to all classes
• Students must have access to a computer and Internet

Pathways

Here are the next steps you could take in your education pathway:

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Potential Job Outcomes

• Painter & Decorator
• Industrial Spray Painter