Trade licence pathway

Painting & Decorating qualification & licence pathway

Surface preparation, coatings and finishing experience.

Painting and decorating RPL pathways recognise surface preparation, coating application and finishing work across residential, commercial and heritage projects. Assessors look at the range of surfaces, coatings and techniques you have worked with, along with your understanding of preparation and safety requirements.

Work this pathway may recognise

Interior and exterior surface preparation
Application of paints, coatings and decorative finishes
Working safely with coatings, solvents and access equipment
Estimating, quoting and managing painting jobs

Evidence you may need

Before/after photos of painting and decorating projects
Client or employer references
Quotes, invoices or job records
Any existing trade tickets or overseas qualifications

Related qualifications

CPC30620

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

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Licensing is decided state by state

A nationally recognised qualification may support a trade licence application, but your state regulator makes the final decision and sets its own criteria.

NSW — NSW Fair Trading QLD — Queensland Building and Construction Commission VIC — Victorian Building Authority WA — Building and Energy SA — Consumer and Business Services TAS — Consumer, Building and Occupational Services ACT — Access Canberra NT — Licensing NT

Does specialised or decorative finishing count as evidence?

Yes. Specialised finishes, heritage work or decorative techniques can strengthen your evidence portfolio alongside standard preparation and coating work.

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