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Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling


 National Code: CPC31320
 TAFE SA Code: TP01281


2025 start

Description

Master the skills and techniques of wall and floor tiling with this trade course from TAFE SA and make the most of opportunities in the construction industry. You’ll learn all about the requirements of tiling in residential and commercial projects, including new builds and renovations. Tilers work with a range of materials including ceramic, glass, slate, marble, and clay. They can also add decorative touches to their basic work with skilled techniques such as laying mosaics and intricate patterns and designs. Learn from experienced tiling professionals as you master these in-demand trade skills.

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Duration
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48 months 
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Campus
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application
Tonsley
Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
Fee Free

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and will include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$20,778

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Tiler, Wall and Floor Tiler.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320)
    You will learn about waterproofing wet areas, tile types, tile accessories, tile glues, tiling patterns and cement mortars. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 17 core units plus 3 electives.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply Basic Levelling Procedures 8
    Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling 80
    Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 20
    Carry out measurements and calculations 20
    Conduct workplace communication 20
    Handle wall and floor tiling materials 32
    Install decorative tiling 40
    Install floor tiles 120
    Install mosaic tiling 40
    Install wall tiles 140
    Plan and organise work 20
    Prepare surfaces for tiling application 40
    Read and interpret plans and specifications 36
    Repair wall and floor tiling 40
    Tile curved surfaces 80
    Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment 96
    Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 20

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Carry out concreting to simple forms 20
    Fix wet area sheets 20
    Tile pools and spas 100

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Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
TP01281
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