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Painting and decorating course for international students

PAINTING COURSE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Painting and Decorating Course for International Students

Active Study's Painting Course for international students offers an immersive experience into the world of art and creativity applied to construction. Designed for those passionate about painting, decorating, and interior design, this course nurtures your skill for a bright future in the Australian trades sector.

Painting students studying in Australia

Your Studies

What You'll Study

Active Study's Painting Course for international students offers an immersive experience into the world of art and creativity applied to construction. Designed for those passionate about painting, decorating, and interior design, this course nurtures your skill for a bright future in the Australian trades sector.

Painting and decorating courses cover surface preparation, application methods (brush, roller, spray), colour mixing, wallpapering, texture coating, and protective coatings. You will study relevant Australian standards and codes, environmental compliance, and safe handling of paints and chemicals.

Practical training on residential and commercial sites is a key component - you will develop the precision and efficiency expected by Australian contractors, and learn to quote, plan, and complete painting jobs to a professional standard.

The standard qualification is a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating - the national trade qualification required by Australian state licensing authorities.

Painting career outcomes in Australia

Entry Requirements

Where This Leads

Qualified painters and decorators work across residential renovations, new construction, commercial fit-outs, and industrial facilities throughout Australia.

Painting trades are listed on state and territory skilled occupation lists. Our migration agents will identify which states are currently nominating painters and structure your pathway to permanent residency.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18 years or older
  • Academic: Year 12 or equivalent
  • English: Minimum IELTS 5.5 for non-native speakers

Want a Clear Plan for Studying Painting?

Book a free assessment and our team will check your eligibility, compare providers, and outline the costs and timeline for your situation.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

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I recently had the pleasure of working with the staff at Active Study Australia, and I have to say that they exceeded my expectations in every way. Their customer service was top-notch, with a level of helpfulness and responsiveness that made the entire process of studying abroad feel much less daun…

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Active Study helped me find a study place and preferred course in Australia and also assisted me in obtaining my student visa. They are a professional team. They did a good job.

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Cost and duration of Painting courses in Australia

Fees & Timeline

Cost, Duration & Intake Dates

Painting and decorating leads to a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, a nationally recognised AQF Level 3 trade qualification required by Australian state licensing authorities. Most providers deliver it over roughly 6 to 12 months of full-time study, structured around practical training on residential and commercial work.

Indicative tuition for international students commonly sits in the AUD 8,000 to 18,000 range for the full qualification, though this varies by provider and location. Several intakes are usually offered each year, often around February, April or May, July and October, giving you flexibility on your start date.

These figures are indicative and change over time. Active Study helps you find a registered training organisation that provides quality painting and decorating training, then confirms the exact current fees, material costs and intake dates before you enrol.

Permanent residency pathway after a Painting course in Australia

Study to PR

Your PR Pathway After This Course

After completing your Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, the typical journey is to gain Australian on-site experience, applying where eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) so you can keep working in the trade while you build the evidence skilled migration requires.

As the course explains, painting trades are listed on state and territory skilled occupation lists rather than a single national list, so the realistic pathway is state nomination through a subclass 190 permanent visa or a subclass 491 regional provisional visa. Whether you qualify depends on your points, a positive skills assessment and which states are currently nominating painters.

Because state nomination availability and points requirements shift over time, none of this guarantees permanent residency. Active Study's MARA-registered agents will identify which states are nominating painters and structure your pathway toward PR accordingly.

Painting Course - Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Study Painting in Australia?

Book your free study and PR assessment. Our MARA-registered agents will map the right course and visa pathway for your goals.

Our Process

From Free Assessment to Permanent Residency

Step 01

Complete Your Free Assessment

Fill out our free online study and PR assessment. You'll get clarity on which courses you qualify for, estimated tuition costs, and what your permanent residency pathway could look like.

Step 02

Meet Your Consultant

A one-on-one consultation with one of our education and migration experts. Using the reverse-engineered approach, we map your goals to specific courses, visa types and timelines, and present you with a tailored plan.

Step 03

We Handle the Process

Active Study manages your course enrolment with the right institution and prepares and lodges your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs - handling all documentation to ensure full compliance.

Step 04

Study, Then Settle

Once your visa is approved, you begin studying with our team available for ongoing support. As you progress, we advise you on graduate visa options, skilled migration pathways, and the next steps toward permanent residency.

Study Anywhere in Australia

Study Painting Across Australia

Active Study has offices in 6 cities across Australia. Our local teams help you settle in, find the right provider, and navigate your student visa.

Sydney

NSW

201 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000

Melbourne

VIC

172 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Brisbane

QLD

1 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Gold Coast

QLD

50 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Parramatta

NSW

12 Darcy St, Parramatta NSW 2150

Hobart

TAS

115 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000

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