🎨 Painting & Decorating — Study Painting in Australia
🎓 Overview
Painting & Decorating is one of Australia’s most affordable and PR-eligible trade qualifications.This course trains students in surface preparation, colour design, decorative finishes, and residential/commercial painting techniques.Graduates are recognised by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and can pursue Permanent Residency (PR) after completing required post-study work experience.
🧰 Career Outcomes
Graduates can work as:
Painter and Decorator
Industrial Painter
Construction Finisher
Self-employed Painting Contractor
💡 Many graduates choose to start their own painting businesses after completing the course and gaining PR.
🌍 PR Pathways
Assessing Authority: TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Occupation Code: ANZSCO 332211 – Painting Trades Worker
Eligible Visa Pathways:
485 Graduate Visa (Post-Study Stream)
189 Skilled Independent Visa
190 State Sponsored Visa
491 Regional Skilled Visa
Painting is a long-term PR trade consistently listed on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-Term Skilled Occupation List).
💰 Tuition Fees & Duration
Course: Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Duration: 2 years
Tuition Fees: from AUD $10,000 – $16,000 per year
🗣️ English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic / General: Overall 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
or PTE Academic: 50 overall (no band below 42)
English package (ELICOS) options are available before course entry.
👷 About the Program
This trade course provides hands-on training in surface preparation, colour mixing, wallpapering, spray painting, and site safety.Students work on simulated or real construction projects to develop the skills required for TRA skill assessment and eventual PR application.
🏫 Explore Partner Institutions
Institution | Description | Link |
TAFE Queensland | Provides practical trade workshops and job-ready training for painters and decorators. | Visit TAFE QLD Painting |
AIBT (Australia Institute of Business and Technology) | Popular for flexible study schedules and hands-on learning. | |
Queensford College | Offers practical trade training and placement assistance for international students. |
🎯 Why Choose Painting in Australia
✅ Low tuition cost and high PR demand
✅ Practical, on-site construction experience
✅ Option for self-employment or contractor licensing
✅ Stable and accessible migration pathway
