Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320)


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CPC31320 – Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.

The Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling provides graduates with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to work as a qualified wall and floor tiler in the building and construction industry. This nationally recognised trade qualification covers the full range of tiling tasks, including preparing surfaces, laying wall and floor tiles, using tile cutting tools and equipment, applying waterproofing, decorative tiling, and working safely in compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

This course is designed for students from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds who are seeking to complete an apprenticeship pathway. Graduates will be equipped to work in both residential and commercial construction, undertaking new builds, refurbishments, renovations, and repair work.

The qualification provides a direct pathway to employment across the domestic and commercial/industrial construction sectors.

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling supersedes and is equivalent to CPC31311 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.

Nominal hours: 1,200-1,400 (depending on electives)

Occupational titles may included

  • Wall and Floor Tiler

Course Structure:

In order to achieve this qualification, students must complete 29 units of competency, made up of 20 core units and 9 elective units.

Qualification Code

CPC31320

Qualification Title

Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Total Course Duration

Approximately 3–4 years

Volume of learning

1,200–1,400 hours

Delivery weeks

Typically delivered over 144 weeks in an apprenticeship model

Holidays breaks

As per training provider

Age requirements:

Students must be above 16 years of age.

Academic Requirements:

To enter into the courses delivered at CTA, applicants should have successfully completed Year 10 or Year 11 equivalent.

or

Mature age applicants without formal education may be considered based on relevant work experience and demonstrated capacity to meet course requirements. Such learners will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN):

Students undertaking this course at CTA must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations or any other course related work. To determine this, all students wanting to study with us are required to undertake the LLN Test prior to the commencement of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring external support services.

The LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot.

Students are asked to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 3 for CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.

Mode of Delivery:

Classroom based Face to Face theory and practical at Brunswick campus.

Course Information

All training programs provided by Company are registered under nationally endorsed training packages. These training programs are competency based which means that training and assessment focus on the development and recognition of a person’s ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills to perform workplace tasks to a specified standard.

Training Programs

The specific skills and knowledge required for particular activities are set out in Units of Competency which can be grouped together to formulate the completion of a nationally recognised qualification.

Nationally recognised qualifications are outlined in training packages. These can be viewed at www.training.gov.au.

In order to achieve this qualification, students must complete 29 units of competency, made up of 20 core units and 9 elective units.

Core Units

  • CPCCCM2006 – Apply basic levelling procedures
  • CPCCCM2008 – Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
  • CPCCCM2012 – Work safely at heights
  • CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  • CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise work
  • CPCCOM1014 – Conduct workplace communication
  • CPCCOM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations
  • CPCCOM2001 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • CPCCWF2001 – Handle wall and floor tiling materials
  • CPCCWF2002 – Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment
  • CPCCWF3001 – Prepare surfaces for tiling application
  • CPCCWF3002 – Install floor tiles
  • CPCCWF3003 – Install wall tiles
  • CPCCWF3004 – Repair wall and floor tiling
  • CPCCWF3005 – Install decorative tiling
  • CPCCWF3006 – Install mosaic tiling
  • CPCCWF3007 – Tile curved surfaces
  • CPCCWF3008 – Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling
  • CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)

Elective Units (examples – may vary by provider)

  • CPCCCM2009 – Carry out basic demolition
  • CPCCCM2010 – Work safely on the job
  • CPCCCM3001 – Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  • CPCCST2004 – Lay simple stone paving
  • CPCCST2005 – Carry out simple concreting
  • CPCCWF3009 – Apply and remove caulking and sealants
  • CPCCWF3010 – Install tessellated tiles
  • CPCCWF3011 – Install large format tiles
  • CPCCWF3012 – Install thin format porcelain tiles

Electives are chosen to suit workplace needs and may vary between training providers.

CPC31320 Certificate iii in wall and floor tiling

The Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling provides graduates with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to work as a qualified wall and floor tiler in the building and construction industry. This nationally recognised trade qualification covers the full range of tiling tasks, including preparing surfaces, laying wall and floor tiles, using tile cutting tools and equipment, applying waterproofing, decorative tiling, and working safely in compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Wall and Floor Tiller

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, as specified in the Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Assessment Methods

Observation during on-the-job or role play/simulation 

Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interviews. 

Review of Products including work samples or products 

Portfolio may include documents, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence. 

Third party 

Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstrations, and progressive tasks. 

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