Painting and decorating is one of those trades where skill, creativity, and attention to detail come together to deliver results people genuinely appreciate. Every new home, renovation, or commercial fitout needs a qualified painter — and in Victoria's booming property market, the demand for skilled tradespeople is relentless.
More Than Just Paint
Modern painting and decorating encompasses far more than applying colour to walls. Professional painters work with a wide range of materials including waterborne and solvent-based coatings, wall papers and coverings, specialty finishes, and protective coatings for both residential and commercial environments. The trade requires knowledge of surface preparation, product selection, application techniques, and colour theory.
The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
The CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating is the nationally recognised qualification that forms the foundation of a professional painting career. The 52-week program at Accord College covers 29 units of competency, including:
- Preparing surfaces for painting (plastering, filling, sanding)
- Applying interior and exterior paint systems
- Hanging wallpaper and decorative wall coverings
- Applying texture and specialty decorative finishes
- Understanding and applying colour schemes
- WHS, environmental, and industry compliance
Where Can a Painting Qualification Take You?
Qualified painters in Victoria typically earn between $60,000 and $80,000 as employees, with licensed painting contractors operating their own businesses often earning significantly more. Common career paths include:
- Residential painter working with builders and renovation clients
- Commercial painter on construction sites and commercial fitouts
- Industrial painter applying protective coatings in industrial facilities
- Self-employed painting contractor
Start Your Journey at Accord College
Our Werribee campus provides a hands-on learning environment where theory and practice go hand in hand. Trainers bring real project experience into the classroom, giving you a head start when you move into the workforce. View full course details or speak to our team about enrolment today.
