Become a qualified wall and floor tiler with Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling. Choose from apprenticeship, on-campus, or RPL pathways and gain the skills to build your future in Australia’s booming construction industry.
The Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320) is a trade-level qualification that teaches you everything you need to become a qualified tiler in Australia. You’ll learn to lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass and other types of tiles on walls and floors, prepare surfaces for tiling, install decorative and mosaic tiling, tile curved surfaces, repair tiling, and apply waterproofing for wet areas.
This course covers residential and commercial tiling work for both internal and external applications. You’ll gain hands-on skills while learning to interpret plans and specifications, use tiling tools and equipment, and follow work health and safety practices to meet industry standards.
This nationally recognised qualification lets you work for construction companies, specialise in areas like decorative tiling or heritage restoration, or start your own tiling business.
Qualification: Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320)
This course covers the essential skills for residential and commercial wall and floor tiling work:
This course is ideal for:
This is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Your Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling is recognised across all Australian states and territories, giving you the flexibility to work anywhere in the country.
| Core Units | |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| 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 |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| 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 | |
| CPCCCO2013 | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCBL3013 | Construct masonry structural systems |
| CPCCCM2009 | Carry out basic demolition |
This course opens up career options in Australia’s booming construction industry. There’s a critical shortage of skilled tilers across the country, and demand is expected to keep growing through 2029. Qualified tilers enjoy solid job security and strong pay across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
Where can you work?
Career growth
Experienced tilers often move up to leading hand, site supervisor, foreperson, project manager, or estimator roles. With extra qualifications like Certificate IV in Building Project Support or Diploma of Building and Construction, you can step into senior management positions or start your own construction business.
Start dates
Throughout the year. For on campus, enquire for intake dates.
On campus – Domestic
Study full-time on campus with hands-on wall and floor tiling training in modern workshop facilities. Gain practical skills with expert trainers in a supportive learning environment.
Duration
2 years full-time (8 terms)
Location
Brisbane campus
Perth campus
Entry requirements
Training provider
Everthought College of Construction Pty Ltd, RTO No. 51681, CRICOS Provider Code: 02898C
On campus – International
Study in Australia on a student visa with practical wall and floor tiling training and English language support in our workshop facilities.
Duration
2 years full-time (8 terms)
CRICOS course code:Â 103799K
Location
Brisbane campus
Perth campus
Entry requirements
English language requirements
Evidence of English Proficiency IELTS 6.0 with nothing less than 5.5 in any band or TOEFL iBT (scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted only)Â 64 or PTE 50 or CAE 169
Training provider
Everthought College of Construction Pty Ltd, RTO 51681, CRICOS 02898C
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Already working in wall and floor tiling? Get qualified faster by having your existing skills and experience formally assessed and recognised.
Duration
2 – 8 weeks (dependent on experience and knowledge)
Location
Virtual assessment plus completion of any gap training required.
Entry requirements
Training provider
Everthought Education Pty Ltd, RTO 32438
Everthought assesses your existing skills and experience against the qualification requirements. If you can provide sufficient evidence of your industry experience or previous training, you may not need additional formal study. Gap training is provided if needed, and we’ll guide you through the process.
Access the information and guidelines. Learn more about eligibility criteria and co-contribution fees.
Apprenticeship
Learn while you earn. Combine paid work with a tiling employer and structured training to complete your qualification.
Duration
4 years
Location
Employers worksite
Entry requirements
English language requirements
Completion of LLN Assessment (not necessarily a barrier to entry)
Training provider
*A training contract is a legally binding agreement between the employer and the apprentice or trainee. In signing the training contract, both parties are bound by certain obligations expressed in the contract. The training contract sets out the terms of the apprenticeship or traineeship, which are agreed to by both the employer and the apprentice or trainee.
 Learn more about eligibility criteria and co-contribution fees.
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help. Please reach out at info@everthought.edu.au.
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320) is Australia’s nationally recognised tiling qualification that trains you to become a qualified wall and floor tiler. This comprehensive course covers residential and commercial tiling, surface preparation, tile installation techniques, decorative and mosaic tiling, waterproofing, and repair work required for the building industry.
The duration varies by study mode: apprenticeships typically take 4 years combining work and study, on-campus courses can be completed in 24 months full-time, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be completed in as little as 2-8 weeks for experienced tilers.
Yes, Everthought College of Construction offers Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling for international students on campus in Brisbane and Perth. International students study full-time and gain hands-on experience in our training facilities.
Apprenticeships combine paid work with an employer and formal training over 4 years. On-campus study is full-time classroom and workshop-based learning completed faster (24 months) without employment requirements.
Qualified tilers can work as residential or commercial tilers, bathroom specialists, or pool tilers. You can specialise in decorative tiling, mosaic work, heritage restoration, or natural stone installation. You can also start your own tiling business, work as a site supervisor, or progress to building and construction management roles.
Yes, Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320) is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It’s recognised across all Australian states and territories and meets the requirements for qualified tilers.
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