Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

119432K | CRICOS CPC31320

Vocational

This qualification offers a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for both residential and commercial construction projects.

Location

Main Campus:

Level 1, 51 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Workshop:

Ground Floor, 51 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Timetable

*Timetable subject to change. Students will be notified accordingly.

Delivery Mode/s

Face to Face on Campus / workshop

Minimum English Level

Upper Intermediate

January

Next intake:

Course duration

This course is offered full time over 52 weeks (including 12 weeks holidays) on a full-time basis for 20 contact hours per week.

Career

Tiler
Wall and Floor tiler

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Qualification Description:

It includes core competencies that cover essential skills for the construction industry, along with specialised training in wall and floor tiling. Tilers work with materials such as ceramic, glass, slate, marble, and clay. They cut these materials and install tiles on walls and floors, both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, tilers may incorporate decorative elements into their work.

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing and regulatory requirements, so it's essential to consult the relevant authorities to confirm them.

This qualification supports an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Completion of the general construction induction training program outlined in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work is required for anyone in construction. Achieving CPC31320 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry fulfils this requirement.

Pathway

Upon completing Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (119432K | Cricos CPC31320).

You can advance to Certificate III in Solid Plastering, Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

Entry Requirements:

To ensure learners can meet course outcomes and industry expectations, Level Up Education & Training Academy requires all applicants to meet the following:

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment.
Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
The student must have basic computer skills to use word processing software like Microsoft Word and use the internet effectively for research.
Demonstrated ability to read, write and calculate at a level sufficient to complete trade documentation and measurements.

English Language Proficiency (International Students) Requirements

Must provide evidence meeting Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requirements for a Student Visa (Subclass 500).
Have obtained an IELTS band score of at least 6 – or equivalent; or 5.5 where the test score is combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS or 5.0 where the test score is combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS;
Tests must have been completed within two years.
Even where visa exemptions apply (e.g. UK, USA, Canada, NZ, Ireland passport holders), applicants must still satisfy the RTO’s internal LLND and pre-training review requirements.

Have completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level Training Package course in Australia; or,
Have completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in ESL or EAL from the ESL/EAL Framework (VIC).
Have completed the ELICOS Course: General English – Intermediate Level

- Refer https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB50820 for details of elective units.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

Students must wear appropriate PPE including high-visibility clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses, gloves, long workwear, and hearing protection as required.
All PPE must comply with WHS standards and be maintained in serviceable condition.

Course Structure:

Total Duration: 52 weeks
Training and Assessment Duration: 40 weeks
Holidays: 12 weeks break
Total Volume of Learning: 1,200 hours ( including unsupervised)
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face classroom and workshop/simulated practical environment
Scheduled Contact Hours: 20 hours per week

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for this qualification. The code and title of each unit is provided as well as an indication of core and elective with pre requisites (if any).

Level Up Education & Training Academy recognises that learners may already possess skills, knowledge, or qualifications relevant to the CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering. The Academy ensures fair and transparent processes for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) in accordance with the 2025 Standards for RTOs (Outcome Standards 1.6 and 1.7), and its Credit Transfer Policy & Procedure and Fees and Refund Policy & Procedure.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any training opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process. Process overview is following:

Applicants are informed of RPL options during pre-enrolment.
An RPL Application Form and supporting evidence (e.g., work samples, portfolios, employment records) are submitted.
A qualified assessor evaluates the evidence against the unit requirements published on training.gov.au.
Where full competency is not demonstrated, gap training may be recommended.
RPL outcomes are recorded and communicated to the applicant in writing.

All RPL assessments are conducted under the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, ensuring validity, reliability, fairness, and authenticity.

Credit Transfer (CT)

Credit Transfer is available for equivalent or identical units of competency previously completed through another Nationally Recognised Training provider.

Process overview:

Applicants provide verified Statements of Attainment or Transcripts.
The Academy verifies authenticity through the USI Registry or the issuing RTO.
Verified equivalent units are recorded as Credit Transfer and reflected in the student’s training plan.

Where Credit Transfer affects course duration, an updated Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued in accordance with CRICOS requirements. International students must continue to meet the minimum 20 scheduled contact hours per week as required under the ESOS Act 2000 and National Code 2018.

Fees and Timeframes

Fees and processing timeframes for RPL and Credit Transfer applications are detailed in the Credit Transfer Policy & Procedure and Fees and Refund Policy & Procedure. These policies specify applicable fees, expected processing periods, and any adjustments to enrolment or course duration.

Appeals

Learners who wish to appeal an RPL or Credit Transfer decision may do so in accordance with the Academy’s Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure, which ensures transparency, procedural fairness, and timely resolution.

Units of Competency

The CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling requires the completion of the following 26 units (including 17 core and 9 electives).

An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite 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 prerequisites are packaged in the qualification.

Core

Code

BSBOPS504

BSBWHS513

CPCCBC4001

CPCCBC4003

CPCCBC4004

CPCCBC4005

CPCCBC4008

CPCCBC4009

CPCCBC4010*

CPCCBC4012

CPCCBC4013

CPCCBC4014

CPCCBC4018

CPCCBC4053

CPCCBC5001

CPCCBC5002

CPCCBC5003

CPCCBC5005

CPCCBC5007

CPCCBC5010

CPCCBC5011

CPCCBC5013

CPCCBC5018*

CPCCBC5019

Title

Manage business risk

Lead WHS risk management

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

Produce labour and material schedules for ordering

Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

Read and interpret plans and specifications

Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction

Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects

Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work

Select and manage building and construction contractors

Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor

Manage construction work

Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects

Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys

Manage building and construction business finances

Elective

Code

BSBPMG532

BSBPMG538

CPCCBC4052

CPCCBC5004

CPCCBC5006

CPCCBC5009

CPCCBC5012

CPCCBC6001

CPCCDE5001

CPCSUS5001

CPCSUS5002

CPCSUS5003

CPPDSM5022

Title

Manage project quality

Manage project stakeholder engagement

Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry

Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials

Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys

Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction

Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects

Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections for asbestos removal work

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency

Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies

Develop and implement asset management plans

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Level 1, 51 Queen Street Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(+61) 409 485 429

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Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

119432K | CRICOS CPC31320

Location

Timetable

Delivery Mode/s

Minimum English Level

Next intake:

Course duration

Career

Pathway

Qualification Requirements

Total number of units = 26

17 core units plus

9 elective units, of which:

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Units of Competency