About this Course
The CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling at NECTA in Parramatta, Sydney, is a
nationally recognised trade qualification for tiling residential and commercial buildings.
Tilers cut and lay ceramic, glass, slate, marble and clay tiles on interior and exterior walls
and floors.
You will learn to prepare surfaces, apply waterproofing, and install wall and floor tiles. You
will also tile curved surfaces, repair tiling, and create decorative and mosaic work.
Electives cover pools and spas, working at heights and small-business basics.
The course runs for 78 weeks (CRICOS 121486M) and is open to international students
who meet NECTA’s entry requirements. You need a general construction induction (white
card) before working on site, and tiling licensing varies between states and territories.
What you'll learn
Handle materials and tools
Handle tiling materials and use tiling tools and equipment safely.
Prepare and waterproof
Prepare surfaces for tiling and apply waterproofing to wet areas.
Install wall and floor tiles
Lay floor and wall tiles to plans and specifications
Specialist tiling and repairs
Tile curved surfaces, install decorative and mosaic tiling, and repair existing tiling.
Plan, measure and work safely
Read plans, carry out measurements and calculations, apply basic levelling and follow WHS requirements.
Career outcomes
Tiler
cuts and lays tiles on interior and exterior walls and floors.
Wall and floor tiler
installs, repairs and finishes tiling, including waterproofed wet areas, on residential and commercial projects.
Course Information
CRICOS Code
121486M
Course Duration
78 weeks
Campus Location
Level 3, 27 Argyle Street, Paramatta, NSW 2150
This course suits you if you:
want a skilled trade career laying tiles in bathrooms, kitchens, floors and outdoor areas
are an international student looking for a nationally recognised, CRICOS-registered trade qualification in Sydney
already do renovation or similar work and want formal tiling and waterproofing skills