Trade Based Apprenticeships

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Where can an apprenticeship in Wall and Floor Tiling take me?

Wall and floor tilers are in demand across housing, commercial, and industrial projects. This trade offers opportunities for self-employment and specialisation in decorative or large-scale tiling.

Career outcomes include:

Wall and floor tiler
Mosaic or decorative tiler
Commercial tiler (shopping centres, pools, large projects)
Self-employed tiling contractor
Supervisor or estimator in tiling businesses

Essential Information

Best of both worlds training delivery:
- On-site training and assessment
- Fully equipped campus workshops
Wet Weather Days and apprentice walk-ins welcome
Mobile phone friendly theory modules

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Course Overview

The CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling provides skills to cut, lay, and finish tiles for a wide variety of surfaces. Apprentices gain knowledge of modern waterproofing, adhesives, and finishes.

Key skills include:

Laying ceramic, porcelain, stone, and mosaic tiles
Cutting and shaping tiles to fit spaces
Waterproofing preparation and application
Applying grout and finishes
Reading and working from plans and specifications

Duration: 3–4 years as an apprenticeship
Delivery: On-the-job and structured training at campus
Entry Requirements: Must be employed as a wall and floor tiling apprentice with a signed training contract

Pathways

Technical Pathway

Continue your technical qualifications by going on to complete CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction with Gold Coast Trades!

Career and Employment Pathways

Trade Contractor
Subcontractor
Small Business Owner

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Must be employed as a wall and floor tiling apprentice and have a signed training contract.

What do I need

Laptop
Device for photographs

Units of Competency

Structure

17 core units
3 elective units

Core Units

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
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

Elective Units

CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
CPCCPB3004 Fix wet area sheets

When Can I Start?

Once we have all your enrolment documents you can start right away! It is a rolling intake – year round.

Delivery Days and Options

Start anytime! Rolling intakes – year round.

Your training co-ordinator will organise site visits and workshops when it suits you and your employer.

Fees, Funding and Subsidies

Please phone our apprenticeship co-ordinators on 07 5669 9000 (Option 1) to find out more about incentives and fees

Essential Information

Best of both worlds training delivery:
- On-site training and assessment
- Fully equipped campus workshops
Wet Weather Days and apprentice walk-ins welcome
Mobile phone friendly theory modules

Get Started

Take the next step now.