Surface prep, paint systems, decorative finishes, protective coatings. Work towards it at your own pace — whether you've been doing the work for years or you're just starting out.
Answer a few quick questions and set up your pathway in about a minute.
Answer questions and upload photos or video of your work, at your own pace.
Our team check it over and help you fill any gaps.
Your evidence is formalised by an RTO, who issue your certificate.
Most of what you need is already on your phone. Here's the kind of thing that counts.
Shots of your painting work across different jobs.
Where you've worked and what you did.
Someone who's seen your work and can vouch for it.
Practical questions about how and why you work.
Not sure it's enough? Our review step tells you exactly what's missing — so you're never left guessing.
Yes — the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620) is nationally recognised and issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). All Pathways helps you gather and complete your evidence; the formal sign-off and certificate come from the RTO.
No classrooms and no exams to cram for. If you've got the experience, you show evidence of your real work, at your own pace, on your laptop or phone.
Yes. We take your card at signup but charge nothing for the first 7 days. After that it's $20/week, and you can cancel anytime — even during your free week — and pay nothing.
No — it depends on your evidence meeting the unit requirements, and that decision is made by the RTO. What we give you is the structure and support to put your best evidence forward.
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