This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, wall and floor tiling. Tilers work with materials like ceramic, glass, slate, marble and clay. They cut these materials and lay tiles on walls and floors, both interior and exterior. They may also add decorative touches to their basic work.

Occupational titles may include:

• Tiler

• Wall and Floor tiler

State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Academia of Trade has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent

• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs

• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

     o educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or

     o successful completion of an English Placement Test.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

To achieve this qualification students must successfully complete 20 units (17 Core, 3 Electives). Term-wise The course structure is as follows. Student intakes are at end of each term;

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

• A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
• Confidence in preparing surfaces and applying waterproofing surfaces on 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
   

Students completing this qualification have the option to undertake CPC31320 Wall And Floor Tiling (currently not being offered by AOT) or CPC31320 Wall And Floor Tiling. Students may also undertake other certificate or diploma level qualifications with the college or any other institution.

The college provides a range of student support services and resources to help them achieve their academic goals. This includes:

• Academic and learning support
• English language support
• Referral to external support services
• Accommodation options
• Local area information and essential services

• General career guidance

  Refer to the college’s website and Student Handbook for detailed support services and contact details of support staff. On campus, students may contact the Student Support Officer, trainer/assessor, front desk staff or any other staff member to access the support services.