Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320 )
Qualification Overview
Course Description
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: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
General Information
| Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling | |
|---|---|
| National Course Code | CPC31320 |
| CRICOS Course Code | 118524C |
| Course Duration | 52 Weeks |
| Delivery Location | Adelaide Campus: Innovation House 50 Mawson Lakes Boulevard Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Australia Melbourne Campus: Suite 2, Level 6/190 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Delivery Mode | Face to Face |
| Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom |
International Offshore Student Fee
| Tuition Fee | $AU 20,000 |
| Material Fee | $AU 1500 |
| Application Fee | $AU 250 |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Vocational Skills Australia(VSA) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. VSA has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
| Academic Requirement | Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent. (for International Students—satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification is required for entry). |
| Age Requirement | Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement. |
| English Proficiency Requirements | Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. For equivalent English Language proficiency testing scores, and other forms of equivalency please refer to the student handbook. OR A minimum of two (2) years of study at an AQF Level 4 or higher completed in Australia. |
| Pre-Training Review | All learners will undertake an initial skills assessment to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The review aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the course and relevant experience. This pre-training review also aims to identify any support needs and possible RPL or credit transfer opportunities. |
| Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) | All students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course. Vocational Skills Australia uses LLN robot platform for the assessment. All reports, training supplements and recommendations are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF profile to the profile of this course. |
| Hardware/Software requirements | For students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with windows operating system and office application like Microsoft word at their own cost. Where needed, Vocational Skills Australia will provide access of computers/laptops with appropriate configurations for students to complete their study at the campus. |
Education Pathway
Academic Pathway
Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Employment Pathway
Career Pathway
Entry-Level Roles
• Apprentice Wall & Floor Tiler
• Trades Assistant
• Wall & Floor Tiler
• Bathroom Renovation Installer
| Course Structure | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | Core |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | Core |
| CPCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | Core |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCWF2001* | Handle wall and floor tiling materials | Core |
| CPCWF2002* | Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment | Core |
| CPCWF3001* | Prepare surfaces for tiling application | Core |
| CPCWF3002* | Install floor tiles | Core |
| CPCWF3003* | Install wall tiles | Core |
| CPCWF3004* | Repair wall and floor tiling | Core |
| CPCWF3005* | Install decorative tiling | Core |
| CPCWF3006* | Install mosaic tiling | Core |
| CPCWF3007* | Tile curved surfaces | Core |
| CPCWF3009* | Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling | Core |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | Core |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | Core |
| CPCCCM2009* | Carry out basic demolition | Elective |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights | Elective |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Elective |
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Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Qualification Description
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: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements under the training package.
Packaging rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 20 units of competency:
- 17 core units
- 3 elective units.
Electives must be selected as follows:
- all three units from the electives listed below, or
- two units from the electives listed below, plus one unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
Prerequisite units
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below 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.
| Core Units | |
|---|---|
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCWF2001* | Handle wall and floor tiling materials |
| CPCCWF2002* | Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment |
| CPCCWF3001* | Prepare surfaces for tiling application |
| CPCCWF3002* | Install floor tiles |
| CPCCWF3003* | Install wall tiles |
| CPCCWF3004* | Repair wall and floor tiling |
| CPCCWF3005* | Install decorative tiling |
| CPCCWF3006* | Install mosaic tiling |
| CPCCWF3007* | Tile curved surfaces |
| CPCCWF3009* | Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| Elective Units | |
|---|---|
| BSBESB301 | Investigate business opportunities |
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures |
| CPCCCM2008* | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2009* | Carry out basic demolition |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres |
| CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCPB3004 | Fix wet area sheets |
| CPCCWF3008 | Tile pools and spas |