CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Qualification: CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling 

Qualification CRICOS Code: 110611B

Qualification Status: Current

Entry Requirement:

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Datum College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

  • Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
  • Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Datum College is able to provide.
  • Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
  • Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
  • Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
  • Student must have access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
  • Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
  • All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Datum College to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Datum College.
  • Please Note:It is highly recommended that student must have successfully completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’, prior commencing this course, although it is not a mandatory requirement.

Covid-19 Variation to Delivery and Assessment Strategy

Qualification Requirements:

Total number of Units: 20

Total Core Units: 17

Total Electives Units: 3

Electives must be selected as follows:

  • all three units from the electives listed in the qualification packaging rules
  • two units from the electives listed below, plus one unit selected from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Warehouse Address:29 Lentini Street, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029 / Factory 7, 3 – 4 Desire Place, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

Location of course: 11 – 17 Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 / 2/47 Paisley Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Course Fees:

Total Course Fee: AUD 16,500

Tuition Fee: AUD  14,000

Material Fee: AUD 2,250

Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)

Duration : 52 weeks, including 44 study weeks and 8 weeks of holidays. 

Pathways:

Once students have successfully completed CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, they can apply for wall and floor tiler within the building trades. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

  • CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building),
  • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), or
  • Range of Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications with the CPC Training Package.

Course Structure:

A total of 20 Units (17 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 20 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code

Title

Core/ Elective

CPCCCM2006 

Apply basic levelling procedures 

Core 

CPCCOM1012 

Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 

Core 

CPCCOM1013 

Plan and organise work 

Core 

CPCCOM1014 

Conduct workplace communication 

Core 

CPCCOM1015 

Carry out measurements and calculations 

Core 

CPCCOM2001* 

Read and interpret plans and specifications 

Core 

CPCCWF2001* 

Handle wall and floor tiling materials 

Core 

CPCCWF2002* 

Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment 

Core 

CPCCWF3001* 

Prepare surfaces for tiling application 

Core 

CPCCWF3002* 

Install floor tiles 

Core 

CPCCWF3003* 

Install wall tiles 

Core 

CPCCWF3004* 

Repair wall and floor tiling 

Core 

CPCCWF3005* 

Install decorative tiling 

Core 

CPCCWF3006* 

Install mosaic tiling 

Core 

CPCCWF3007* 

Tile curved surfaces 

Core 

CPCCWF3009* 

Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling 

Core 

CPCCWHS2001 

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 

Core 

CPCCCM2012* 

Work safely at heights 

Elective 

CPCCCM3001 

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 

Elective 

CPCCCO2013* 

Carry out concreting to simple forms 

Elective 

Assessment Methodology

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

  • Written questions
  • Projects
  • Presentations
  • Report writing
  • Role plays/observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Facilities and Resources

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require.

The recommended textbook for this course is:

Wall and floor tiling - Book by Skills2Learn 2012

Black & Decker the complete guide to tile - Book by Editors of Cool Springs Press 2015.

Building basics. Internal moisture - Book by Alide Elkink 2012

Support

All staff at Datum College will continue to work and will continue to provide the students with the support any individual may need. The student will be remained connected with each trainer/assessor through regular class participation to assist them continuing their studies. Datum College will also provide online academic and language support and student support staff are always here to help.

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to cover covers the essentials skills and knowledge required to commence your career as a qualified tradesman in the construction industry. Students develop specialist skills and knowledge to carry out wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work. Students also gain general skills in design, problem-solving, construction technology, project documentation and project administration, including quality assurance.

Description

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.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Learner Characteristics/ Target Group

The target market for this program includes learners with minimal or no knowledge of the construction industry and specifically to wall and floor tiling. The target market also includes those learners willing to carry out wall and floor tiling tasks in a residential, industrial or commercial building or developing specialist skills and knowledge to run a small-to-medium construction business, including:

  • quantity surveying
  • planning and scheduling of labour and materials
  • selecting contractors
  • managing project risk and quality
  • managing workplace safety
  • applying business codes and standards
  • structural principles for residential and commercial constructions
  • interpretation of plans and specifications
  • small business finance

The amount of training required by a learner to achieve a qualification/unit depends on:

  • The starting point of the learner.
  • Their learning skills.
  • The mode of delivery by Datum College.
  • The breadth and complexity of the skills and knowledge to be acquired.

If the learner has a significant amount of relevant prior experience, it may be that the learner can proceed directly to the assessment process (RPL) for some units, so the amount of training will be reduced.

Similarly, if the learner has already achieved some of the units of competency required to successfully complete this qualification at Datum College, only a proportion of the qualification will need to be delivered and the amount of training will be reduced.

Alternatively, if the learner is facing challenges, such as the need for substantial preparation, learning support, reasonable adjustments and/or personal coaching the amount of training will need to be increased to meet their needs.

Further Information

For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook available on www.datum.edu.au for all related policies and procedures and other important information related to international students including living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.

Please contact the Administration Manager at admin@datum.edu.au or at +61 (3) 9958 6666 for further information.

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