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    Painting and Decorating courses

    Make your mark in the painting and decorating industry. With a TAFE NSW painting and decorating course, you’ll learn all the necessary skills required...

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    • Certificate IIIPainting and Decorating

      CPC30620-01

      Get the skills to become a trade licensed painter and decorator. Learn to transform residential and commercial buildings with specialist techniques, and set yourself up for success in an in-demand industry.

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    Painting and decorating course information

    It’s easy to balance work and study with a TAFE NSW painting and decorating course.

    • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between full-time or part-time for certifi...
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    Who is a painting and decorating course good for?

    If you have a passion for painting, an eye for detail and a desire to work in home improvement or construction, painting and decorating could be an ideal study path for you. It's also beneficial to have an inte...

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    Painting and decorating career paths

    Investing your time and energy into a painting and decorating course provides you with several great career options to choose from.

    A painting trades worker applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes ...

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    Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    How do I enrol?

    At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

    If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

    1. Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
    2. Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
    3. Select a course location to progress your enrolment
    4. Follow the prompts to complete
    5. You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

    If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

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