CPC31320 Wall & Floor Tiling
CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
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CPC31320 is the Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, a nationally recognised trade qualification listed on the National Training Register and classified under ANZSCO 333411 as a Wall and Floor Tiler. It is designed for people who cut and lay ceramic, glass, slate, marble and clay tiles on interior and exterior walls and floors, including decorative work, and it suits an Australian apprenticeship pathway. The register notes there are no entry requirements, though anyone carrying out construction work must complete the general construction induction training program, which CPCWHS1001 satisfies. To finish the qualification you must demonstrate competency in 20 units: 17 core and 3 electives. The core units build common construction skills such as levelling, planning and organising work, workplace communication, measurements and calculations, reading plans, and WHS, then move into tiling-specific competencies covering handling materials, using tools, preparing surfaces, installing floor and wall tiles, repair, decorative and mosaic tiling, curved surfaces, and waterproofing. Electives are chosen from a listed set, including pool and spa tiling, wet area sheets, working safely at heights, restricted height scaffolding, demolition, concreting, elevated work platforms and business units. Several core and elective units carry prerequisites, which must be assessed first. Preparation should combine the unit content with hands-on practice and the current release details on the register.
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How many units do I need to complete for CPC31320?
You must demonstrate competency in 20 units of competency: 17 core units and 3 elective units. The electives can be all three from the listed elective set, or two from that set plus one unit from any current training package or accredited course that supports a valid, industry-relevant vocational outcome.
Are there any entry requirements?
The register states there are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, anyone carrying out construction work must complete the general construction induction training program specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, and achieving CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets that requirement.
What does the qualification actually cover?
It provides a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction. Core units cover common construction skills plus tiling-specific work: handling tiling materials, using tiling tools, preparing surfaces, installing floor and wall tiles, repairing tiling, decorative and mosaic tiling, tiling curved surfaces, and applying waterproofing.
Which release of the qualification is current?
Release 3 is the current release, dated 24 December 2024. It updated the reference to the general construction induction training program. Release 2 was released 6 May 2021, and Release 1 was first released 27 November 2020, superseding and being equivalent to CPC31311.
What are the prerequisite units I should plan around?
An asterisk against a unit code indicates a prerequisite that must be met before that unit is assessed. Among the core units, CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications is marked as a prerequisite requirement, and all CPCCWF tiling units are asterisked. Several electives are also asterisked. Check each unit of competency for the specific requirement.
Which electives should I choose?
The listed electives include BSBESB301, BSBESB407, CPCCCM2008, CPCCCM2009, CPCCCM2012, CPCCCM3001, CPCCCO2013, CPCCPB3004 and CPCCWF3008 Tile pools and spas. Choose based on the work you intend to do and your employer's needs, keeping in mind that some electives carry prerequisites and may require additional training or licensing.
What jobs does this qualification lead to?
The register lists occupational titles of Tiler and Wall and Floor Tiler. The qualification is classified under ANZSCO 333411 Wall and Floor Tiler. State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements, so you should consult the relevant state or territory regulatory authority to confirm what applies to you.
How should I order my study?
Start with the common construction core units, particularly CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications and the measurement and planning units, then progress to the CPCCWF tiling units. Because prerequisite units must be assessed before any asterisked unit, confirm the sequence with your registered training organisation before enrolling in units.
Where can I find a training provider?
The National Training Register lists registered training organisations approved to deliver and assess this qualification, along with their scope dates and delivery notifications. Use the Find RTOs section of the CPC31320 qualification page to check which providers are current and which states or territories they are approved to deliver in.