CRICOS Course Code: 116369C
ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
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 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Course Fees
Course Fees
Tuition Fees : $20000
Non tuition fee:
- Application fees: $300
- Material fees: $1700
Note: Please refer student handbook and refund policy for further information
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Core Units
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCOM2001* – Read and interpret plans and specifications
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
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
Elective Units
CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
BSBESB301 – Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB407 – Manage finances for new business ventures
Note: An asterisk (*) against a unit code above 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.
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 RTO 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
Quality Assurance : As a registered training organisation (RTO), the Institute operates within the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework (VETQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Units of Competency.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(According to the RTO)
1. Minimum age of 18 years and above. Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or higher. English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below) .
| IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL PB | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS (General English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 50-58 | 547-587 | 78-82 | 169-175 | n/a |
| 5.5 | 46 | 506 | 62 | 162 | + 15 weeks |
| 5.0 | 38 | 478 | 51 | 154 | + 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants).
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)
OR
2. 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
3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate III or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
OR
4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
5. Additionally, the learner is required to:
● Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.
Onshore International Students
● Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
Offshore International Students
● Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the