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.
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.
- Licensing: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.
- Apprenticeship pathway: This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway
- For Further Information Visit:https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC31320
Employment Opportunities
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Tiler
- Wall and Floor tiler
Note: *It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.
Pathways
- CPC40120 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction
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 |
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:
- AGE REQUIREMENT : Minimum age of 18 years and above
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT : Satisfactory completion of Year 10 or higher qualification from applicantís home country
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 |
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
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
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.

