This course is part of the Women in Construction scholarship pathway supported by the Construction Training Fund (CTF).
The pathway is designed to reduce barriers for women entering, re-entering or changing careers into the building and construction industry.
About the scholarship
Who it supports: Women starting a construction career, returning to work or exploring a new industry direction.
What it includes: Scholarship-funded training, student support services and PPE for scholarship participants.
How applicants progress: Apply through an expression of interest form, with shortlisted applicants invited to complete LLN testing before enrolment.
Entry requirements: Year 10 English and Maths at C grade or equivalent
Where it can lead: Brush hand/painting assistant, maintenance assistant, supplier and retail roles (paint, hardware and building products), and further training through a painting and decorating apprenticeship
Course overview
This pre-apprenticeship pathway builds the practical skills, safety knowledge and work-ready behaviours needed to move toward a Painting and Decorating apprenticeship.
Students develop the foundation needed to seek entry into an indentured Painting and Decorating apprenticeship, supported by construction safety, communication, measurement, planning and practical trade skills.
Qualification
52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway -Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-Apprenticeship)
Focus
- Construction safety
- Communication
- Measurements
- Planning
- Tool use
- Materials handling
- Painting trade skills
Duration
Students will need to attend campus 4 days per week, Mondays to Thursdays from 9.00am to 2.30pm.
Outcome
Students develop the foundation needed to seek entry into an apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating, supported by construction safety, communication, measurement, planning and practical trade skills.
Core construction skills
Students complete core units that support safe, effective work across construction sites.
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
Painting and decorating skills
Trade-specific learning develops practical capability with common painting and decorating tasks, tools and site requirements.
- CPCCPD2011 Handle and store painting and decorating materials
- CPCCPD2012 Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
- CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- CPCCPB3026 Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
- CPCCPD2013 Remove and replace doors and door and window compontents
| On-campus delivery starts | 1 February 2027 |
| Course ends | 10 June 2027 |
| Work practice week 1 | 30 March to 2 April 2027 |
| Work practice week 2 | 5 to 9 April 2027 |
| Work practice week 3 | 10 to 14 May 2027 |
| Work practice week 4 | 17 to 21 May 2027 |
Work practice is a mandatory part of the pre-apprenticeship and gives students practical exposure to industry expectations.
Students will need to complete a minimum of 150 hours of work practice/work experience (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day).
Work practice is designed to build confidence, workplace habits and job-ready experience.
Check the Important dates - Semester 1, 2027 section to find the Work Practice dates for 2027.
To begin the application process, check out the CTF Women in Construction Scholarship page and apply now.