52921WA Course in Painters Registration
Take your painting career to the next level
This course is designed for painters in Western Australia looking to meet registration requirements.
It covers essential business, legal, and practical skills, meeting the academic requirements for set 2 and partially for set 1 registration under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (WA).
Overview
Where Thornlie
When Semester 2, 2025
How Online and On Campus
The Course in Painters Registration (52921WA) is designed for individuals seeking registration as a painting practitioner and/or painting contractor in Western Australia. It meets the academic requirements of the set 2 registration pathway under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (WA) and partially satisfies set 1.
This course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in:
- Surface preparation (both coated and uncoated)
- Coating systems and colour theory
- Wallpapering techniques
- Estimating and quoting for painting work
- Legal and risk management for small businesses
- Workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance
By the end of the course, graduates will be able to confidently quote and negotiate painting jobs, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and meet industry standards required for registration.
This course is ideal for:
- Experienced painters without a formal qualification who are looking to gain registration
- Apprentices or trade-qualified painters (Certificate III in Painting and Decorating) who need additional business and estimating skills for set 1 registration.
- Anyone seeking to formalise their skills and meet registration requirements with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $4,600.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | $1060.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCPD3021 Prepare existing coated surface for painting | $1060.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCPD3035 Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $600.00 | $0.00 |
| MPDEST001 Prepare estimates and quotations or tenders for painting and decorating work | $1150.00 | $0.00 |
| MPDPCW001 Problem solve technical challenges with paint colour and wallpapering | $230.00 | $0.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $4,600.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | $1060.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCPD3021 Prepare existing coated surface for painting | $1060.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCPD3035 Prepare uncoated surfaces for painting | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $600.00 | $0.00 |
| MPDEST001 Prepare estimates and quotations or tenders for painting and decorating work | $1150.00 | $0.00 |
| MPDPCW001 Problem solve technical challenges with paint colour and wallpapering | $230.00 | $0.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.