Painting And Decorating Licence | Qualify Me

RPL focuses on assessing workplace evidence collected and skills demonstrated to achieve a qualification so you can apply for your trade licence. If you have experience as a tradie and want to get licensed, a nationally recognised RPL qualification through Qualify Me is your first and fastest step to becoming trade licensed.

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Free 60 second Skills Assessment

Kick-start your journey into a lucrative, well earning career by taking our Free 60 second Skills Assessment. Once completed, we will contact you to confirm your eligibility for an RPL qualification with Qualify Me!

Evidence Portfolio

Our licensed trade assessors will go through your portfolio with you to assist in gathering the required evidence of your work experience such as: resumé, reference letters, work examples, photos, certificates and any overseas qualifications.

Skills Check

Our trade assessors will call you for a competency conversation and a practical observation if required. Where skills or knowledge gaps are identified, we will walk you through any further assessment that is required.

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When the review process is completed, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification issued by a Qualify Me! partner college. Now you can grab that trade licence, promotion or even start your own business.

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Licensing

Licensing Body

Fair Trading NSW is the regulator and issuing body for painting licenses in NSW. You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in NSW, including painting, valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

Licence Requirements

Before you are able to apply for your painting licence, you must complete a painting and decorating qualification such as:

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Licensing Body

Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is the regulator and issuing body for painting licenses in QLD. You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in QLD, including painting, valued at more than $3300 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

Licence Requirements

Before you are able to apply for your painting licence, you must complete a painting and decorating qualification such as:

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Licensing Body

Victoria Building Association (VBA) is the regulator and issuing body for painting licenses in VIC. You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in VIC, including painting, valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

Licence Requirements

Before you are able to apply for your painting licence, you must complete a painting and decorating qualification such as:

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Licensing Body

SA Government is the regulator and issuing body for painting licenses in SA. You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in SA, including painting.

Licence Requirements

Before you are able to apply for your painting licence, you must complete a painting and decorating qualification such as:

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Licensing Body

ACT Government is the regulator and issuing body for painting licenses in ACT. You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in ACT, including painting, that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

Licence Requirements

Before you are able to apply for your painting licence, you must complete a painting and decorating qualification such as:

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Licensing Body

WA Government Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is the regulator and issuing body for painting licenses in WA. You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in WA, including painting, that is valued at more than $20,000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

Licence Requirements

Before you are able to apply for your painting licence, you must complete a painting and decorating qualification such as:

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Licensing Body

NT Business and Industry is the regulator and issuing body for painting licenses in NT. You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in NT, including painting, that is valued at more than $12,000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

Licence Requirements

Before you are able to apply for your painting licence, you must complete a painting and decorating qualification such as:

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Licensing Body

TAS Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is the regulator and issuing body for painting licenses in TAS. You must have a licence before you do any residential building work in TAS, including painting, that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

Licence Requirements

Before you are able to apply for your painting licence, you must complete a painting and decorating qualification such as:

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

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Andrew Cartisano

12:44 20 May 25

Marideth went beyond to guide me through the whole process, and was extremely helpful, her communication through the process was amazing and made it very understandable, and I can’t thank her enough for what she done for me. I highly recommend Marideth and Qualify me for anyone looking to get qualified. Thank you guys so much!

Guillaume MICHEL

02:52 24 Apr 25

Overall a good experience.
Steph has been easy to deal with and helpful along the process, thanks to her I could successfully obtain a certificate 3.
Just keep in mind that the person collecting your informations and proofs might not be in the same professional activity sector than you, which can sometimes be a bit frustrating when having to explain specific tasks or videos.

07:53 15 Apr 25

Marideth from Qualify me was a absolute pleasure to deal with, she was always courteous and tried her best to accommodate any requests or queries. Marideth definitely helped with my entire licencing journey. Much appreciated

06:07 14 Apr 25

I'm so thankful to Qualify Me! RPL for helping me gain my Diploma in Early Childhood Education. The entire process was smooth and straightforward, with clear guidance on the evidence I needed to provide.

I want to give a huge thank you to Kyle, who was absolutely amazing throughout the whole journey. From the very beginning, she was kind, supportive, and incredibly professional. She always took the time to explain things clearly, followed up with me regularly, and made sure I never felt overwhelmed or lost. Kyle’s communication was always prompt and encouraging—she truly went above and beyond to ensure I stayed on track.

What I appreciated most was how genuinely she cared about helping me succeed. Her positivity, patience, and dedication made a big difference and turned what could have been a stressful process into an enjoyable and empowering experience.

I'm beyond grateful to both Kyle and Qualify Me! RPL. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to have their qualifications recognised.

Ryx Domenique Delfinado

02:34 09 Apr 25

I would like to thank Qualify me for getting me certified, they guided me through the process by achieving each module done. A big thank you to Kyle Consino, she was the one who looked after me and kept me up to date on how my requirements and status of my certification is at. I highly recommend them if you ever get your qualifications done. Professionalism in handling every client is a 💯 for me.
Thank you
- Ryx 🫶🏻

02:55 11 Jul 24

Annie was wonderful throughout the whole process in supporting and encouraging me to gain my qualifications! When submitting my evidence she was always available to answer questions and very prompt with her responses.
Cathy Romeo

05:19 08 Jul 24

It was very easy to deal with Qualify Me. Hermaine was very helpful, responsive and professional. She looked after me and kept me updated throughout the whole process.
Highly recommended.

04:43 04 Jul 24

Very Helpful team

07:57 28 Jun 24

I had a very positive experience completing my Certificates 3 and 4 in plumbing at Qualify Me. Their team have consistently showed me support and guidance throughout this journey. I appreciate their support so much and I want to give special thanks to my Student Support Service Officer, Kyle Cosino, for being so patient and prompt with all my questions, requests and queries. I highly recommend Qualify Me to anyone wanting to get qualified in their line of work and also highly recommend Kyle as an amazing support officer. This organisation is reliable, flexible and deliver excellent customer service.

08:18 27 May 24

Thank you Qualify Me esp. to Kylie and Jay in assisting and guiding me
to get my qualification. I appreciate your superb service and giving updates whenever i asked about the
progress of my application. Thanks for being so patient and accomodating all my questions and explaining well what i need to do. To everyone looking for assistance in obtaining qualifications i highly recommend QUALIFY Me! Again, thank you so much for all your help.

03:57 13 May 24

I turned to Qualify Me! to help me get my qualification and Annie was my student support person. Annie was absolutely the best, always quick to communicate with me and was so responsive to my questions. She was there every step of the way even when I took my time to provide all the documents needed. She certainly made a big difference in the overall process and I can't thank her enough for her help in getting my qualification. I would highly recommend Qualify Me! and more specifically Annie. Thanks again Annie!

05:52 19 Apr 24

I cannot thank Qualify Me enough for their outstanding support in helping me achieve the qualification I needed. Their guidance and assistance throughout the process were invaluable, and I am grateful that I chose to work with them. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, I was able to reach my goal with ease. I highly recommend Qualify Me to anyone seeking professional assistance and support in obtaining qualifications. Thank you once again for all your help!

Frequently Asked Questions

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General

You will require a painters licence in most states across Australia. This ensures that you comply with regulations and standards. For example, in NSW, painters need a licence to perform any residential building and construction work, including strata, valued at more than $5000 in labour and materials. Holding a painting licence also ensures you meet the requirements of any regulating bodies which will avoid you incurring penalties or fines. You can also legally market your services and initiate contracts/tenders, both of which ensure you earn more than unlicensed painters.
To become a licensed painter, you need to meet the minimum requirements in your state. For example, in NSW, here are the steps to becoming a licensed painter:
1. Complete a painting and decorating qualification with Qualify Me.
2. Undertake construction induction training and obtain a White Card.
3. Apply to Fair Trading NSW for your painting licence.

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