Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

• interpret plans and prepare surfaces ready for tiling

• carry out measurements and calculations for curve work, volumes and other wall and floor tiling tasks

• master mosaic and patterned tiling techniques

• build specialist skills to tile complex areas such as curved surfaces

• use a tile cutter to shape different tile types to fit basic and complex edges and corners.

• A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level.

• Confidence in preparing surfaces and applying waterproofing to internal and external wet areas.

• The skills to use wall and floor tiling equipment such as wet and dry diamond saws, grinders, laser levels, multi-tools and manual tile cutters.

• Experience in laying and repairing wall and floor tiles and tiling on curved surfaces.

• A sound understanding of carrying out mosaic tiling and putting together tessellated patterns of decorative heritage tiling.

• Eligibility to register as a qualified tradesperson and apply for your licence with NSW Fair Trading.

• This course can be completed as part of an apprenticeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

Apprenticeship:

• Be employed as an apprentice in industry.

• Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application.

Non-apprenticeship

• This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.

Note:

• You may be eligible for the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers (TPEW) program. This subsidised program recognises your industry experience and runs at selected TAFE NSW locations. Learn more about TPEW.

• A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card) you will need this before you can enter a construction site.

• a good level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the job, including lifting boxes of tiles and adhesive bags, crouching, kneeling and bending to perform work

• the ability to work by yourself and with others

• the ability to work hard and meet deadlines

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level.

Note:

• TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.