Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320) – Oscar Institute

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.

What Will I Learn?

You will learn to prepare surfaces, apply waterproofing, cut tiles, and use tools. Installing tiles on walls and floors, including mosaics, decorative, and stone tiling. Preparing substrates, creating waterproof membranes for wet areas, and applying specialized adhesives. Proficient use of manual and electric tile cutters, measuring tools, and grinders to cut and shape tiles accurately.

Surface Preparation

Prepare substrates and create waterproof membranes for wet areas before tile installation.

Tile Installation

Install tiles on walls and floors including mosaics, decorative, stone tiling, and curved surfaces.

Tile Cutting & Measurement

Use manual and electric tile cutters, measuring tools, and grinders to shape tiles accurately.

Waterproofing & Adhesives

Apply waterproofing systems and specialized adhesives for wet and dry area applications.

Reading Construction Plans

Interpret building plans and work specifications used in residential and commercial projects.

Workplace Safety (WHS)

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Core Units

An asterisk (*) against a unit code indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met.

CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work

CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication

CPCCOM1015Carry 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

CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units

BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities

BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures

CPCCCM2008^*Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

Assessment Methodology

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Written Questions Projects Presentations Report Writing Role Plays / Observations

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites or specific entry requirements for this qualification. This course is available to all international students. Oscar Institute requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

Have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of at least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old), or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.

Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Oscar Institute is able to provide. Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.

Have successfully completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent, or must be of mature age with adequate LLN skills.

Are at least 18 years of age on the date of course commencement.

Employment Opportunities

After completing this qualification, graduates may work in a range of roles within the construction industry:

Wall and Floor Tiler

Subcontractor

Tiling Site Supervisor

Specialist Tiler

Tiling Site Manager