Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Course Code: CPC31320
CRICOS Code:117497J
Duration: 52 weeks (38 weeks class, 8 weeks break)
Location: West Footscray
Intake: Jan, April, July & Oct (* Monthly intake available for onshore students )
Tuition Fees: $20,000
Material Fees: $1500
Application Fee: $350
Course Overview:
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.
Career Outcome:
Job outcomes related to this qualification include:
- Wall and Floor Tiler.
- Self-employed contractor in wall and floor tiling.
- Waterproofing Specialist
- Mosaic Tiling Specialist
- Maintenance and Repair Tiler
- Industrial and Commercial Tiler
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements specified in the training package, however, CAC recommends that Learners wanting to study at Central Australian College have:
- Must have satisfactorily completed an equivalent of Australian year 12 or higher
- Must have IELTS score of 6 (or equivalent) or satisfactory completion of CAC entry test, or a completion of an ELICOS program.
- All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above to study at Central Australian College.
- Must participate in Pre-Training Assessment, prior to commencement of the course.
Students are required to produce a valid working with Children Check , National Police Clearance and Immunisation history prior to commencement of placement.
Delivery Approach
Delivery is on campus. It includes face to face delivery in the classroom with tutorials, analysis of case studies, interactive learning including discussion on key points, presentation. Simulated workplace environment is created for practice.
Assessment Method
Assessment methods are flexible, valid, reliable and fair. Assessment strategies include:
- Written/Verbal Questions
- Project / Problem solving
- Observation/Demonstration
- Documentation
- Report
- Case Studies
- Workplace projects/ Observations
Student must complete assessments at workplace.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction
- Or other relevant Certificate IV qualifications or Diploma.
Course Structure
To be awarded the CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling students must complete and demonstrate competency in 20 units of competency, consisting of 17 Core Units and 3 Electives Units.
The units offered by CAC are listed in the next section.
Core or Elective | Unit code | Unit name |
Core | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
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 | CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
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 |
Electives | BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities |
Electives | BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures |
Electives | CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
Central Australian College is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with the Standards of Registered Training Organisations (SRTO), and for the issuance of the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) certification documentation.
*Conditions apply
Fees may change during your course of study. CAC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with Central Australian College’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrollment.