Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

We deliver the National Training Package Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling BCG31303.

The course consists of Core Competency Units which cannot be substituted and Elective Competency Units, which can be chosen by the apprentice.

Apprentices looking to complete the Wall and Floor Tiling course will undertake a four year period of training. Individual training plans are developed based on apprentice and employer needs. Specific training sessions are arranged in consultation and cooperation with the apprentice's employer.

Note that under the Victorian Government funded apprenticeship program the relevant course is BCG30198.

General Subjects include:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Workplace communication
  • Reading Plans
  • Carry Out Measurements and Calculations
  • Using Hand and Power Tools
  • Surface Preparation
  • Using Levelling Devices
  • Handling Materials
  • Scaffolding
  • Elevating Work Platforms

Specific Trade Subjects include:

  • Use Wall and Floor Tiling Tools and Equipment
  • Fix Wall Tiles
  • Fix Floor Tiles
  • Repair Wall and Floor Tiles
  • Carry Out Mosaic Tiling
  • Tile Curved Surfaces
  • Apply Waterproofing to Internal Wet Areas

The Building Skills Centre has a number of trainers and assessors, qualified in particular disciplines or trades. More than likely each apprentice will have the benefit of two or three trainers throughout the duration of their apprenticeship training.

Wall and Floor Tilers lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass and other types of tiles on external and internal walls and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes.

Wall and Floor Tilers need to:

  • enjoy practical and manual work
  • be able to work at heights
  • have good hand/eye coordination
  • be able to make simple calculations
  • be able to work independently
  • be able to work neatly and accurately.