Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Overview

The CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling prepares students for a career as a qualified wall and floor tiler in the construction industry. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to handle tiling materials, prepare surfaces, install floor and wall tiles, and apply waterproofing systems to industry standards.

Students will gain practical competencies across a range of tiling applications including decorative tiling, mosaic tiling, curved surface tiling, and tile repair — equipping them for careers as tiling tradespersons in both residential and commercial settings.

The program is delivered face-to-face over 52 weeks, comprising 40 weeks of training and assessment plus 12 weeks of scheduled holidays. The program consists of 17 core units and 3 elective units.

Core Units

• CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
• CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM2001Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCWF2001Handle wall and floor tiling materials
• CPCCWF3001Prepare surfaces for tiling application
• CPCCWF2002Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment
• CPCCWF3002Install floor tiles
• CPCCWF3003Install wall tiles
• CPCCWF3004Repair wall and floor tiling
• CPCCWF3005Install decorative tiling
• CPCCWF3006Install mosaic tiling
• CPCCWF3007Tile curved surfaces
• CPCCWF3009Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling

Elective Units

• BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
• CPCCCM2008Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• CPCCCM2012Work safely at heights

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent qualification
• IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (test taken within the last 2 years); accepted alternatives include TOEFL iBT score of 64, PTE Academic score of 50, Cambridge Advanced (CAE) score of 169, or Oxford Placement Test B2
• Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment

Fees

Fee details for this course are currently being finalised. Please contact us for fee information and payment options.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling may pursue a range of roles in the construction and tiling industry, including:

Pathway Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification may progress to further study in construction and building, including:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction