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Work in a range of wet trades in the building industry

TAFE SA wet trades courses provide theory and practical skills required by the building industry. Trades include bricklaying, solid plastering and tiling.

Lay brickwork and blockwork for buildings

The TAFE SA bricklaying apprenticeship covers all practical and theoretical aspects of the trade. Learn how to lay bricks and blocks using different bonds for domestic, commercial, industrial and public buildings, as well as ornamental panels, feature walls, arches and columns.

Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Wet Trades Courses

Short Courses Help… Duration
Tiling Level 18 days
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Help… National Code
Certificate III in Bricklaying/BlocklayingCPC30111
Certificate III in Solid PlasteringCPC31011
Certificate III in Wall and Floor TilingCPC31311

Solid Plastering

TAFE SA courses in solid plastering develop the skills and knowledge you need to work in this trade. Learn how to finish walls, floors and ceilings in gypsum and Portland cement plasters, and construct mouldings, textured finishes and ornamental restoration work.

Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Fix and repair wall and floor tiles

A TAFE SA tiling course covers all practical and theoretical aspects of the trade. You'll learn about waterproofing wet areas, tile types, tile accessories, tile glues, tiling patterns and cement mortars.

Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling