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CPC31320 – Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

CRICOS Course Code - 120722A

Progress your career in the construction industry with this apprenticeship course. Complete your training with TAFE Queensland to become a qualified tiler and recognised tradesperson.

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This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, wall and floor tiling. Tilers work with materials like ceramic, glass, slate, marble and clay. They cut these materials and lay tiles on walls and floors, both interior and exterior. They may also add decorative touches to their basic work.

Program Highlight

AQF LEVEL

Level 3
Certificate III Qualification

Duration

52 Weeks
Incl. of 8 weeks holiday breaks

Pathway

CPC40120
Certificate IV in Building & Construction

Delivery

BLENDED
Classroom, self-study & simulated workplace

About Program

If you’re planning to study the CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, Innoverse Institute Australia offers expert-led, practical training to help you build a successful career in the tiling trade. This nationally accredited qualification covers all aspects of tiling, including laying tiles, surface preparation, waterproofing, and interpreting construction drawings. With hands-on experience and guidance from experienced trainers, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to work confidently in both commercial and residential tiling projects.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Employment Opportunities

Job roles related to this qualification include:

Note: *It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

Pathways

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into but are not limited to:

Packaging Rules

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with industry regarding skills gaps through changes in technology or processes and materials or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.

20

Total Units
Required For Award

17

Core Units
Industry Specific Units

03

Elective Units
Speciality Units

Units of Competency

Unit Code Unit Title Core/ Elective
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications Core
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures Core
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work Core
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication Core
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations Core
CPCCWF2001* Handle wall and floor tiling materials Core
CPCCWF2002* Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment Core
CPCCWF3001* Prepare surfaces for tiling application Core
CPCCWF3002* Install floor tiles Core
CPCCWF3003* Install wall tiles Core
CPCCWF3004* Repair wall and floor tiling Core
CPCCWF3005* Install decorative tiling Core
CPCCWF3006* Install mosaic tiling Core
CPCCWF3007* Tile curved surfaces Core
CPCCWF3009* Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling Core
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities Elective
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures Elective
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry Elective - import
Note: An asterisk (*) against a unit code above indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.

Entry Requirements

The CPC31320 – Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the Innoverse Institute requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to
successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. This consists of:

English Entry Requirements

IELTS (GENERAL OR ACADEMIC) OVERALL PTE ACADEMIC TOEFL IBT CAE SCALE
6.0 Overall 47-54 Score 60-78 Score 169-175 Score
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR

Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

OR

Applicants must undertake English Placement Test on campus

All International Students (onshore and offshore)

All international students are required to complete a Pre-Training Review, including an LLND assessment, to identify individual training needs. This process evaluates the learner’s previous education or training, relevant work experience, and the suitability and relevance of the course to their learning goals. This assessment may be
conducted via video call or phone call for both onshore and offshore students.

Note: Students must complete CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (or equivalent) unit before any construction site visits.