52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)
When you complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for in an apprentice painter and decorator. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Brush up on your skills and paint a bright future!
Painting and decorating is known as a finishing trade, encompassing both residential and commercial areas. It can include new constructions as well as restoring historically significant buildings.
When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for in an apprentice painter and decorator. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.
- Painting techniques and interpret plans
- Prepare surfaces
- Measure and calculate the right amount of materials for the job
- Work with scaffolding safely at heights
- Workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy manual work
- Good hand eye coordination
- Good colour vision
- Accurate and careful
- Physical fitness, with an ability to work at heights
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $15.00 |
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$0.00 | $10.00 |
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$0.00 | $35.00 |
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$0.00 | $35.00 |
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
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$0.00 | $35.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $15.00 |
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$0.00 | $10.00 |
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$0.00 | $35.00 |
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$0.00 | $35.00 |
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $35.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the SELECT YOUR PREFERRED CAMPUS AND APPLY section above.