CPCCPD3033 

Apply Intumescent Coating

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This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to safely plan, prepare and apply intumescent coatings to timber and structural steel substrates to meet manufacturer and fire‑rating specifications.  

About this course:

Become a Master Painters Certified FIRECOAT™ Intumescent Coatings Applicator

Professional Training and Certification for Specialist Fire-Resistant Coatings

About the Course

The Master Painters Certified FIRECOAT™ Intumescent Coatings Applicator program is designed for professional painters who want to specialise in the application of FIRECOAT intumescent and related fire‑protective coating systems.

On successful completion, you will receive:

Nationally recognised competency:

  • CPCCPD3033 Apply intumescent coatings.
  • Master Painters Certified FIRECOAT™ Intumescent Coatings Applicator.
  • Theory: Self‑paced online learning and written assessments via the Master Painters Group Training Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Practical: Three consecutive full workshop days covering all aspects of application, testing, documentation and accessories.

Industry certification:

Training is delivered via blended learning:

State and Territory Licensing, Painters

Before enrolling, please be aware of local licensing requirements for painters.

Licensing is currently required for painters in:

  • New South Wales (NSW)
  • Queensland (QLD)
  • South Australia (SA)
  • Western Australia (WA)
  • Victoria (VIC)
  • Tasmania (TAS)
  • Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
  • Northern Territory (NT)

Painting is classified as residential building work. A licence is required where the total value of residential painting work (labour and materials) exceeds the current threshold (e.g. $5,000).

A QBCC licence is required for painting work over the threshold amount (e.g. $3,300), and for certain work at heights regardless of value.

Painting is a prescribed trade. Painters must hold a building work contractor licence (painting).

Painters must be registered with the Building Services Board to carry out “painter work” for others over the set value threshold (e.g. $1,000).

No stand‑alone painter licence (at time of publication) in:

In these jurisdictions, other legal obligations still apply (e.g. business registration, WHS laws, contract and consumer law, and licensing where painting forms part of broader building work).

You must ensure you meet all regulatory requirements in the state or territory where you intend to work.

General Entry Requirement (All Candidates)

All candidates must hold a current White Card:

  • CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
  • Currency of the White Card will be checked for all applicants.

If you need to obtain a White Card, you can book into a Master Painters Group Training White Card course, speak with your trainer or our office for available dates.


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Course: CPCCPD3033 -  Apply intumescent coatings
Registered Training Organisation: MPGTC Pty Ltd (trading as Master Painters Training)

RTO Code: 90464

About FIRECOAT™:

FIRECOAT™  is actively working with Australia’s top paints & painting services companies and registered training organisations to get specified on large commercial projects, e.g. Higgins Coatings, Usher Group, PPG Australia, Master Painters Australia NSW|ACT (MPA) and Luxury Paints. These companies have recently commenced specifying FIRECOAT™ on large commercial projects with first remittances being received by PPG Australia in June and July 2026. 

FIRECOAT™  is actively working with Australian communities devastated by wildfires to generate a groundswell of adoption of FIRECOAT™  products to protect them from the inevitable next wave of wildfires predicted in Australia due to the El Niño weather pattern expected to hit Australia in Q4 2026. An example of this is Ruffy township, which was destroyed on 9 January 2026. FIRECOAT™ is working with the local community to educate them about the FIRECOAT™ products and have them specified in the rebuild of the township (including power pole protection – Ruffy lost 1,200 power poles). 

Visit their website.

 

 
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Entry requirements

  • Pre-requisite unit CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
     

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Delivery Mode & Location

Theory: Self‑paced online learning (via MPGTC’s LMS) 

Classroom

Master Painters Group Training Centre

Unit 2, 1 Holbeche Road, Arndell Park NSW 2148

or in an appropriate simulated work area that replicates workplace conditions

 

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Course Duration

Total: 50 hours (theory and practical)

Class Time:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

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Cost

  • Master Painters Association Members: $2,340.00
  • Non‑Members: $2,770.00
  • Unqualified Painters (requiring additional prerequisites): $4,400.00

 

 

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Who Should Enrol?

This course is essential for:
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Trade‑qualified painters and decorators
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Commercial painting contractors and supervisors
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Coatings applicators moving into fire‑protection work
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Businesses wanting to offer a specialised unique services to their clients
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Businesses looking to grow into a high value industry sector

Additional

Information

Download the Student Handbook for information about fees, payment, refunds, no shows, student learning rights, responsibilities, support, and complaint handling. 

Learner Support: To ensure your success, Master Painters Training conducts a simple language learning and numeracy assessment to help trainers identify support needs. 

Identity Verification: It is a Safework NSW requirement that you have 100 points of Evidence of Identify (EOI) with you including photo ID and signature. Your identify will be verified by the trainer before you commence the course. Click Safework NSW to download Safework NSW White Card enrolment form with list of eligible identification documents.  

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Assessment & Completion

Assessment: Students will complete written and practical assessments during the course.

Completion:

On successful completion of the course, participants will receive:

  • A Statement of Attainment for CPCCPD3033 Apply intumescent coatings.
  • A Master Painters Association NSW/ACT Certified Applicator certificate.
  • Inclusion on the MPA Intumescent Coatings Certified Applicator Register.

 

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Be an industry leader and grow your skill set! 

Enrol in Master Painters Training today.

Contact Us

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Phone: 02 9758 8877
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Email: training@masterpainters.com.au
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Address: Wotso Workspace, Level 4, 17 Patrick St, Blacktown, NSW 2148
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We offer nationally recognised training. We are a Registered Training Organisation
(RTO No. 90464)