Student Pathway

Students who complete this qualification successfully can move on to further studies in the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40120) and Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50220).

 Employment Pathway

Employment outcomes resulting from the completion of this course may include the following roles:

• Painter Specialist
• Site Supervisor (Foreperson)
• Project Coordinator
• Estimator
• Painting and Decorating Services

The Training Package does not specify any entry requirements. However, Unity School of Education requires learners to be a minimum of 16 years of age and have at least a Certificate III level trade qualification, preferably from the CPC Training Package, or have at least 2 – 3 years of trade/industry experience. It also requires learners to demonstrate they have sound Language, Literacy, and Numeracy skills (LLN).

International Students will be required to demonstrate their English Language proficiency to a level of 5.5 overall score in IELTS, with no less than 5.0 in each band or equivalent. Successful completion of a Certificate III level qualification in Australia during the last 12 months will be considered equivalent to the IELTS requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

 Prospective learners will be made aware of the RPL policy and process prior to enrolment into the program, via discussions, orientation, Pre-Enrolment and Post Enrolment student information, and the Unity School’s website.

Learners can demonstrate competency through formal, non-formal and informal learning:

• Formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction and is linked to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, a certificate, diploma or university degree);
• Non-formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction, but does not lead to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, in-house professional development programs conducted by a business); and
• Informal learning refers to learning that results through experience of work-related, social, family, hobby or leisure activities (for example the acquisition of interpersonal skills developed through several years as a sales representative).

Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any class/workshop opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process.

Credit Transfer

Unity School recognizes the AQF Qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Registered Training Organisation.

A range of assessment strategies is employed for this qualification and the choice of strategy is dependent on the nature of the unit of competency. Strategies may include but not limit demonstrations, observation, projects, presentations, knowledge tests, reports and interviews.