Certificate III in Wall And Floor Tiling

Course Overview

Course Overview

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

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.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Tiler
  • Wall and Floor tiler

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.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice.

Course Entry Requirements :

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Northwest Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

  • Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Advanced Level or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
  • Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Northwest Pty Ltd. is able to provide.
  • Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
  • Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
  • Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
Please Note: It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course.

Additional Entry Requirements :

  • Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
  • Student must have access to working internet.
  • Student must be able to attend scheduled theory classes and classes to be conducted in simulated environment face to face only.

Orientation :

New student Orientation will be done face to face only. New students will receive an e-mail and call from the Admissions department on the Friday, prior to their date of commencement with all necessary further information and instructions. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact +61449955272 or [email protected]. Please email or call the student administration should you require any additional support.

Classes :

All classes will be conducted face to face at the student’s respective campus of enrollment.

Assessment :

Assessment tasks will vary for each unit of competency. The Trainer or Assessor will explain the assessment procedure at the start of each unit and provide information about the types of assessment tasks, timelines and requirements.

Support :

All staff at Nortwest Pty Ltd. will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies.

Course Pathways

Once students have successfully completed CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, they can apply for various roles across management positions that have supervisory performance accountabilities.

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

  • CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building),
  • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or
  • Range of Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package.

Course Structure

A total of 20 Units (17 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 20 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code Title Core/ Elective
CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling proceduresCore
CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industryCore
CPCCOM1013Plan and organise workCore
CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communicationCore
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculationsCore
CPCCOM2001*Read and interpret plans and specificationsCore
CPCCWF2001*Handle wall and floor tiling materialsCore
CPCCWF2002*Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipmentCore
CPCCWF3001*Prepare surfaces for tiling applicationCore
CPCCWF3002*Install floor tilesCore
CPCCWF3003*Install wall tilesCore
CPCCWF3004*Repair wall and floor tilingCore
CPCCWF3005*Install decorative tilingCore
CPCCWF3006*Install mosaic tilingCore
CPCCWF3007*Tile curved surfacesCore
CPCCWF3009*Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tilingCore
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryCore
CPCCCM2012*Work safely at heightsElective
CPCCCM3001Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metresElective
CPCCCO2013*Carry out concreting to simple formsElective

Note: An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit/s must be assessed and successfully completed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk.
Pre-Requisite Unit:CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

More Information

This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.

Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.

You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.

If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification. Not everyone will get credited for their skills and knowledge.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a reasonable amount of experience in the area their course covers. Contact us to know more about our RPL process.

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