Program Overview

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Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Course Overview

Complete this apprenticeship qualification to become a qualified wall and floor tiler. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, wall and floor tilers are currently a skill in demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. There's likely to be around 9,000 job openings in this occupation over the next five years with employers looking for people who are reliable, hardworking, and work well in a team.

In this course, you will learn how to lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass, and other types of tiles on external and internal walls and floors. You'll use tiles to create protective and decorative finishes and learn how to use tile-cutting tools to cut and shape tiles needed for edges, corners, or around obstacles such as fittings and pipes. You may complete new installations or renovation work on interior or exterior surfaces of houses, shops, offices, factories, as well as structures such as swimming pools and spas. Our industry-qualified teachers will ensure you can undertake tiling tasks in a safe and effective manner.

Successful completion of this qualification as part of an apprenticeship allows you to become a qualified wall and floor tiler and recognised tradesperson.

What Can I Do?

• Wall and Floor Tiler

Course Outcome

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

The Queensland Government is providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications to support Queenslanders. Eligible qualifications have been chosen based on skills demand and advice from industry. If you’re eligible for funding, your course costs will be covered by the state government.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

TAFE Queensland is a proud provider of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider of the CSQ Skills Assessment and Gap Training Program. This qualification is subsidised under this Program. Funding for eligible participants is available in select regional areas only and is limited and not guaranteed.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below.

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
• 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
• CPCCWF3009: Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling
• CPCCWHS2001: Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units

• Sunshine Coast:
  • CPCCCM2009: Carry out basic demolition
  • CPCCPB3004: Fix wet area sheets
  • CPCCWF3008: Tile pools and spas
  • CPCCWP3002: Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas
• Greater Brisbane:
  • CPCCCM2009: Carry out basic demolition
  • CPCCCO2013: Carry out concreting to simple forms
  • CPCCPB3004: Fix wet area sheets
  • CPCCWF3008: Tile pools and spas
  • CPCCWP3002: Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas

Ways to Study

• Apprenticeships or traineeships

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Sunshine Coast

Campus

• Acacia Ridge
• Nambour

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection Criteria

To study an apprenticeship program, you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Related Courses

• Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
• Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction