Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

There are a total of 20 units to complete the course. This includes 17 core units and 3 elective units.
Some of the units of this course are listed below:

Core Units

• 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
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units

• CPCCCM2009 – Carry out basic demolition
• CPCCWP3002 – Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas
• CPCCCO2013 – Carry out concreting to simple forms

General Entry Requirements

All applicants seeking to enrol at the NeXgen Institute of Australia (NIA) must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• Age Requirement:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.

• Academic Requirements:

For Certificate III and Certificate IV courses: Completion of equivalent to Australian Year 10 qualification.

English Language Proficiency (International Students)

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

• IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
• Education in English: Evidence of at least 5 years of study in an English-speaking country.
• Previous Study in Australia: Completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within the last 2 years.
• Other English Language Tests: Equivalent scores in recognised tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English. Results must also be within 2 years from the test date.

To verify equivalency to an IELTS score of 6.0, use the comparison tools provided at: Compare IELTS Scores

Numeracy Skills Requirement

Applicants must also satisfy the course-specific numeracy requirements, which may be assessed through:

• A language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by NIA, or
• Equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating sufficient numeracy competence.

Course-Specific Requirements

Some courses may have additional requirements, such as:

• Work placement prerequisites (e.g. police checks, vaccinations, working with children checks).
• Physical capacity to complete tasks specific to the industry (e.g. for cookery, healthcare, or construction courses).
• Portfolio submission, interview assessment, or prior program completion may be required for selected courses or specific qualifications.

• Offshore Student Tuition Fee: $AU 22,000.00 (This fee excludes the material and enrolment fees)

After you complete this qualification, you’ll be equipped for roles such as:

• Wall and Floor Tiler
• Construction Site Tiler
• Renovation and Restoration Specialist
• Self-employed Tiling Contractor
• Tiling Supervisor

With these in-demand trade skills, graduates can work in both small businesses and large-scale building and construction projects. There’s also the potential for apprenticeship placements with employers, supporting long-term employment and professional development in a real work environment.