Course Overview

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.

Career Outlook

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.

Core Units

CPCCCM2006 – Apply basic levelling procedures
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
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
CPCCWF3009 – Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCWHS3001 – Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies

Elective Units

CPCCCM2012 – Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001 – Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCCO2013 – Carry out concreting to simple forms

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.