Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

COURSE OVERVIEW

Are you looking for an in-demand trade qualification with plenty of employment opportunities? The Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling provides complete training and worksite preparation for residential and commercial tiling work.

The course covers a range of general skills that are essential for working in the construction industry as well as specialist skills in wall and floor tiling. You’ll learn to work with a wide range of common tiling materials including ceramic, glass, slate, marble and clay. The course will cover all aspects of wall and floor tiling including:

• • Reading and interpreting plans
  • Handling tiling materials
  • Using tools and equipment
  • Preparing the surface for tiling
  • Installing tiles
  • Decorative and mosaic tiling
  • Tiling curved surfaces
  • Waterproofing for tiling
  • Repairing tiles and surfaces

Upon completion of the course, you’ll have the skills and expertise to provide expert interior and exterior wall and floor tiling across a range of construction and renovation projects.

Course assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, observations, logbooks, and feedback from supervisors (third-party reports). The course also includes extensive practical on-site work experience coordinated by New Era Institute.

For course applicants from regional NSW, please note that our wall and floor tiling courses are delivered from our Burwood and Windsor campuses in New South Wales include an on-site work placement component.

To find out more about the Certificate 3 in Wall and Floor Tiling, give us a call on (02) 8964 6457 or contact us online.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no specified entry requirements for this qualification from the CPC Training Package.

Noting this, New Era Institute requires persons who undertake this course to:

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• • Have attained the age of 18 years or over
  • Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
  • Verified evidence of IELTS Level 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
  • Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate (year 12 in Australian schools)
  • Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the English language and academic entry requirements
  • Meet the Student Visa (Sub-class 500) requirements
  • Please visit the International student's section for more details.

Please note. Students will be made aware and asked to declare that they meet the physical requirements of this course. This includes physical tasks and manual handling.

Academic Requirements
International Students: Minimum completion of Australian Year 12 secondary school education equivalent or above. This requirement will vary by country of origin and information is provided on New Era Institute website and marketing materials.

Students will also possess a sufficient grasp of the English language, adequate levels of intelligence, basic to the intermediate skill level of mathematics to carry out measurements and calculations and appropriate attitude and motivation to enable them to undertake the demands of a Certificate III level qualification.

English Language Requirements (International Students)
Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper-intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre.

Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.

Physical Requirements
This course requires manual labour including manual handling and heavy lifting. Students who participate in this qualification must be physically fit. Students with a history of back issues may not be appropriate for this qualification. Students are reviewed at enrolment, where issues may be identified, reasonable adjustment and support processes will be put in place.

Units Of Competency

To be issued the qualification CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, a student must be assessed as competent in 20 units of competency and complete the work placements of 360 hours.

A total of 20 units must be completed:
17 core units
3 elective units

COURSE STRUCTURE

Prerequisite units 

An asterisk (*) against a unit code 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.

Students are required to complete the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry at their own cost before assessment of any unit in this course and before starting the work placement. 

More information can be found at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPC31320

Students who need some guidance in this regard may contact student support.

COURSE DURATION

• • This is a course registered on the CRICOS for 104 weeks. The course duration in weeks includes holiday breaks.
  • The course will be offered over eight (8) 10-week terms adding up to 80 weeks of full-time study.
  • Each 10-week term is followed by a term break that varies depending on the annual calendar, totaling 24 weeks.
  • The standard timetabling will vary slightly when student undertakes a work placement as their hours must suit the employer that are offered to the student.

More information about intakes and course commencement dates can be found here.

Course Delivery And Assessment

• • The required 20 units of competency have been selected.
  • The delivery is planned across eight terms.
  • The units are delivered as per the academic schedule.
  • The work placement is planned in a block mode of 18 weeks (at the end of the course)
  • The course has 20 scheduled hours per week for study and practice at our simulation workshop.
  • Students are expected to do unsupervised study time of ~10 hours per week

New Era Institute is delivering the 20 units over 8 Terms timetabled as 10-week terms or 80 weeks of study and work placement amounting to 360 hours of scheduled training delivery and assessment. This is a high amount of training hours but considering there are 20 units, it is sufficient to cover the competencies for Wall and Floor Tiling.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, observations, logbooks, and feedback from supervisors (third-party reports). The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods:

Knowledge Tests. There are short answer questions for most units. The student may research their answers from the course learning materials and notes. These tests are usually completed in class through the online platform that captures your results.

Demonstration. The student is required to demonstrate skills in the workplace. These are captured in observation checklists and reports. These activities will be clearly explained and always relate to duties relevant to wall and floor tiling. These activities allow the assessor to observe the student to apply their knowledge and skills during practical activity.

Project. There are a range of projects for most units that are a case study or based on the workplace.

Workplace Logbooks and Workplace Supervisor Report. Workplace logbooks will be used for assessment to record the required hours and service periods completed. The workplace supervisors will be asked to provide feedback about the student’s performance during the work placement activities. Your assessor will visit and conduct observation assessments and interviews during the work placement.

Resources Requirements

• 1. Students will be provided with all the tools and equipment required for the work they will be undertaking.
  2. Students will be required to access computer/laptop to complete assessments.
  3. At orientation, students will be guided and get more detail about this trade equipment and resources

Classroom Resources

New Era Institute has computer rooms that are set up for students to access the Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling learning resources during face to face sessions and other study times.
Students are required to log in and access the online learning platform for their learning and assessment resources.

Access to a computer that has an internet connection is required to undertake the study. Students may bring portable electronic devices to classroom sessions such as small laptops or tablets. Students are advised that no provision will be made to charge these devices in the classroom and charging or power extension leads are not to be used in the classroom.

Students will require basic stationery and a notebook according to their own study preferences.

WORK PLACEMENT

Work placement is in a practical site at the employer’s site.

Work placement is conducted in a real workplace site.

Students will be required to attend 360 hours of work placement at a real site in order to complete the course. New Era Institute takes the responsibility of finding the host employer for students to complete the work placement hours.

• • Students attending work placement are not required to attend classroom.
  • This course requires manual labour including manual handling and heavy lining.
  • Students who participate in this course must be physically fit.
    students with a history of back issues may not be appropriate for this qualification.

CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)

Students can apply for credit transfer where there is an exact match of the units of competency within the course achieved through an accredited VET qualification in an approved registered training organisation (RTO).

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If RPL/credit transfer is approved, the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be adjusted to reflect any reduction in the period of study the student is enrolled in. The study load will remain the scheduled 20 hours per week as per the student visa requirements.

*Please refer to the International Student Handbook for more information on Credit Transfer. You may contact the admission department to find out on how to apply via contact us. 

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Students can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the course. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be completed during the course.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If RPL/credit transfer is approved, the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be adjusted to reflect any reduction in the period of study the student is enrolled in. The study load will remain the scheduled 20 hours per week as per the student visa requirements.

*Please refer to the International Student Handbook for more information on Recognition of Prior Learning. You may contact the admission department to find out on how to apply via contact us. 

AFTER COMPLETION

Students who completed this course gain:

• • A nationally recognised industry qualification
  • Skills and knowledge to work as Wall and Floor Tiler

EXIT POINT AND PATHWAYS

Students must complete all assessments for each unit of competency to be deemed competent in a unit. All 20 units including the work placement hours must be completed to gain the full qualification.

After achieving CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, students can progress to Certificate IV in Building and construction or any other courses.

Students who do not complete the full qualification may receive a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed (with no overdue fee).

FEES and CHARGES

International students

For more information about the tuition fees and other charges, please click on Fees and Charges.

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