Industry Spray Painting Techniques Skill Set
Learn essential spray painting techniques used in Furniture Finishing. This skill set can help you build practical skills that could lead to an apprenticeship and future employment.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2026
How On campus
Are you looking to start a career in the furniture industry?
This skill set will help you build essential spray painting skills that could lead to an apprenticeship in Furniture Finishing.
Throughout this course, you’ll learn how to apply surface coatings using a handheld spray gun, working with materials like solid timber, manufactured boards, and metal. You’ll get hands-on experience with plural component coatings, including polyurethane, polyester, and acid-catalysed finishes. These skills are in demand across the industry.
There are no licensing requirements, so you can focus on building your skills and confidence in a practical, supportive environment.
Upon successful completion you'll have a strong foundation in spray painting and surface finishing, helping you take the next step toward a rewarding career in the furniture industry.
- Safe and effective use of handheld spray guns
- Operation and environmental management of spray booths
- Measurement and quality control of finished work
- Preparation and finishing techniques for diverse surface types
I have the following attributes:
- An eye for detail
- Good eye/hand co-ordination
- A desire to do a precise and thorough job
- Able to follow established procedures
- Problem solving skills
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $285.12 | $282.00 | $567.12 |
| Concession | $84.48 | $282.00 | $366.48 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSFFF2012 Prepare surfaces for finishing | $25.92 | $7.68 | $41.00 |
| MSFFF2013 Maintain spray equipment and booth | $38.88 | $11.52 | $41.00 |
| MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun | $97.20 | $28.80 | $115.00 |
| MSFFF3012 Apply plural component coatings | $90.72 | $26.88 | $55.00 |
| TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances | $32.40 | $9.60 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local 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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