New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4)

Explore Paint Science

This advanced programme will teach you all the skills you need to manage and prepare paint applications and waterproofing systems. You’ll enter the world of colour science and develop your knowledge of paint science and the application of specialist finishes.

This qualification is suitable for those intending to work and those already working as painters and decorators.

What you will learn

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

Apply a broad practical working knowledge of the fundamental painting and decorating skill sets required to meet industry specifications.
Apply a broad practical working knowledge of painting and decorating products and materials for their correct selection, handling and storage.
Plan and carry out all aspects of colour, pre and post job work, and applying coatings to industry standards.
Self-manage on-going learning and provide leadership for others, with a responsibility to maintain the professional standards required in the painting and decorating industry.
Operate unsupervised to the required safety, technical, quality and productivity standards expected in a commercial painting and decorating environment.
Plan and carry out all aspects of specialised spraying using different types of equipment to industry specifications.

Courses in this programme

	Level	Credits
4904.4001 - Professional Painting Trade Aim: To enable students to develop the knowledge and skills required for professional tradespeople in the painting industry. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the legislative compliance requirements associated with the painting trade. Explain the purpose, intent and content of Industry Standard AS/NZS 2311:2017. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to function as a self-employed painter.	4	15
4904.4002 - Calculations, Planning and Costings Aim: To enable students to develop skills in numerical literacy and project planning. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Measure, calculate and cost a range of painting projects. Interpret a range of drawings and specifications. Construct a detailed project plan for a specified project.	4	15
4904.4003 - Safe Working Environments Aim: To enable students to work safely and compliantly in a range of environments. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Work safely in a range of working environments. Recognise and manage hazards in compliance with legislation and industry standards. Demonstrate the ability to consistently and compliantly work at heights and in confines spaces.	4	15
4904.4004 - Tools, Plant and Equipment Aim: To enable students to select, use and maintain a range of tools and equipment associated with the painting industry. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Select, use and maintain a range of tools appropriate for purpose. Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate use, application and purpose of a range of painting and decorating accessories and consumables. Select use and maintain a range of painting and decorating plant and equipment appropriate for purpose.	4	15
4904.4005 - Paint Science 1 Aim: To enable students to understand the chemistry, characteristics and principles appropriate to product composition and application. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, characteristics and chemistry of a range of painting and decorating products. Demonstrate knowledge relating to the application and use of a range of painting products and materials. Demonstrate the correct and appropriate application of paint products on a range of surfaces.	4	20
4904.4006 - Paint Science 2 Aim: To enable students to understand the relationship, cause and effect of product application on a range of surfaces. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Explain the relationship between a range of coatings and surfaces. Identify and explain the appropriate role and function of a range of products, coatings and associated materials. Identify and explain the cause, effect and remedy of a range of defects in painting and decorating.	4	20
4904.4007 - Colour Science Aim: To enable students to understand the role of colour in mixing, matching and application. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of a range of commonly used terminology and concepts relating to colour in the painting and decorating trade. Prepare a range of colour schemes. Correctly and consistently match a range of specified colours. Select and apply a range of paint colours and textures to meet specifications.	4	20
4904.4008 - Specialised Finishes and Techniques Aim: To enable students to understand and apply a range of specialist paint finishes and finishing techniques. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Explain the role, function and purpose of a range of products used for specialised paint finishes. Demonstrate the appropriate application of a range of specialist finishing techniques. Correctly apply a range of decorative finishes.	4	15
4904.4009 - Spray Painting Aim: To enable students to apply paint using spray painting systems, equipment and techniques. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Explain the role, function and characteristics of a range of spray painting systems. Explain the function, purpose, use and limitations of a range of spray painting equipment. Demonstrate the correct and appropriate selection and use of a range of spray painting equipment. Consistently spray paint to a high quality finish.	4	20
4904.4010 - Preparation and Finishing Aim: To enable students to establish, set up, dismantle and clean-up work sites and to recognise and remedy work defects. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to consistently and correctly set up sites for painting and decorating. Prepare a range of surfaces for painting. Identify and remedy a range of painting and decorating defects. Clean up work sites on completion of task in compliance with regulation and requirements.	4	15

Entry Requirements

To gain admission to the New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be 16 years of age or older on the 1st of January in the year that the student enrols, unless approved otherwise by the Programme Leader.
Have attained NCEA Level 1 Maths and English or equivalent
The student can reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme or course.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

Qualification Gained

New Zealand Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4)

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