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CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling – RPL

Your pathway to a building licence could be quicker than you think!

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

With the vast array of tile designs available today, tiling has become a technical skill that requires an impeccable eye for detail. When carried out professionally, it is a highly valued trade.

The Master Builders CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling RPL program can help you on your pathway to a Tiling license. To find out about the trade license process in NSW, please visit Fair Trading NSW.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognized qualification, without the need to attend classes. You are assessed by providing us with evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you already have. Our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.

With RPL, you can complete the CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling within 6 months.

Are you eligible for Fee-Free* training?

NSW Fee-Free* Construction training gives access to government-subsidised qualifications that support the construction industry. People who meet Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria may be eligible for a NSW Fee-Free* construction qualification place. Please check the website for course availability in your region.

*NSW Fee-Free training is fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments. Limited places available. Subject to Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria. Enrolments must be within the period 1 January 2025 until 30 June 2025.

PROGRAM FEES

This course may be subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled initiative. If you are eligible for the government subsidy, your student fee will be determined by the NSW Government.

Smart and Skilled prices are subject to funding availability. A quote of applicable fees and funding will be provided prior to enrolment.

A general guide to fees for this qualification pathway is as follows:

NSW Government Smart and Skilled Subsidy Indicative Pricing

If you do not hold a previous qualification

from $1,620

If you hold a previous qualification

from $1,940

Indicative Pricing without NSW Government Subsidy

Master Builders Member Rate

$2,200

Non-Member Rate

$2,400

Note: On enrolment, you will be invoiced for $1,000.00. This consists of a non-refundable administration fee.

Student fees will increase if you are assessed as ‘not yet competent’ by Recognition of Prior Learning in any unit/s of competency and are required to undertake classroom or distance-based training and assessment. Fees may increase on a pro-rata basis per unit of competency to a maximum of $3,580.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. Simply follow our RPL kit and provide video and photographic evidence of the knowledge, skills, and experience you have. Plus, our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.

The assessment practical activities are very specific and require you to have access to your workplace and a variety of job tasks. These tasks relate to the practical components of each unit of competency, and you must be able to have access to tools, equipment, and materials necessary to carry out the tasks.

To participate you will need a laptop or computer with internet access to login. With our RPL program, you can submit all the required assessment knowledge questions, practical activities, and evidence in our online student system.

Watch our video for tips on how to gather evidence for your RPL kit.

Examples of the types of evidence that you will need to gather will depend on the qualification you are completing, however, examples could include:

  • Video footage of you performing tasks on site
  • Time-lapse photos of you performing tasks on site
  • Certificates you have already gained 
  • Project management documentation

Watch our video for tips on the types of evidence you need to gather for your RPL kit.

Expand your employment and business opportunities and be on the pathway to a tiling licence. The CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling RPL program is designed to enable tilers to formally recognise their skills in tiling work.

Before making any training decisions we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming a licenced Tiler from Fair Trading NSW.

Once the RPL program is successfully completed you will earn a nationally recognised qualification CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.

Career benefits:

  • Advance your employment opportunities and gain more work
  • Start your own Tiling business
  • Build your own clientele network
  • Be on the pathway to a tiling licence
  • Be a professional tiler with your trade qualification

To enrol into this course you must have the following entry requirements:                                                                                                                

  • a minimum of three years full-time (or equivalent) wall and floor tiling related experience in the construction industry (experience must be within the last 10 years)
  • a valid White Card (General Construction Induction card)
  • currently working on active wall and floor tiling projects
  • able to provide details of two referees to confirm your work history/experience. Referees must be your employer or a qualified/licenced tradesperson in construction and have worked with you for 12 months or more.
  • able to answer 80% of the technical industry questions correctly during your application process. 
  • Apply for your USI prior to application

This program must be completed within 6 months.

To achieve this, the knowledge based assessment is required to be completed and submitted within 2 months and all evidence is to be submitted within 5 months

Here is a list of the full units of competency in this course:

 

CODE

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Participants must undertake the following mandatory core and elective units:

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

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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

Carry out decorative tiling

CPCCWF3006

Carry out mosaic tiling

CPCCWF3007

Tile curved surfaces

CPCCWF3009

Apply waterproofing process for wall and floor tiling

Participants are also required to undertake three (3) elective units listed below:

CPCCCM2009

Carry out basic demolition

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

CPCCCM2008

Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
FEES*

$2,200 / $2,400

*Member/Non-member
Subsidies Available

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When

Available Now

Location

Recognition of Prior Learning from your workplace

Duration

6 months

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