To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in the 16 core units and 3 elective units. Please refer below for the core units of competency and a sample of suggested electives:

This qualification meets one of the requirements for a you to obtain a licence with your states regulatory body. Please consult with your local authority to ensure you are eligible and meet other criteria prior to commencing studies with us.

Wall and Floor Tiling

Scope of Work

• Cut and fix tile, including ceramic, glass, marble, slate, stone and terracotta tiles, to fireplaces, floors, hearths, spas, swimming pools and walls
• Construct terrazzo floors, steps, risers and stringers
• Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling
• Incidental work of another class.

Qualifications Required

Any one of the following:

1. Successful completion of either an apprenticeship in wall and floor tiling or the CPC31311 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.
2. Successful completion of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to a course mentioned above.
3. A recognition certificate as a qualified wall and floor tiler
4. A qualification or statement of attainment of required competency for the class of licence.

Managerial Qualification

Keen to get your trade contractor or nominee supervisor licence? After the completion of this qualification we recommend that you undertake an Approved Managerial Course for Trade Contractors. FTA delivers the approved managerial qualification BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business – ask us about this today!

Note: This information is sourced from QBCC website and is accurate as at April 2019 for QLD licence holders only. For more information please refer to QBCC.

• Wall and Floor Tiler
• Tiler
• Tiling sub-contractor (self-employed)

The course duration will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. As a guide:

• Apprenticeship: Between 12 – 42 months depending on the type of apprenticeship and the apprentice’s ability
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 3-6 months- this term may be extended by Funding Criteria, amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required  – eligibility criteria apply
• CSQ:
  • Program completion date is 20 September 2021 (for the Skills Assessment and Gap Training Program 2020/21 Contract).
• Fee for Service: 3-12 months subject to the amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required

Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks. Which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it.

Theory may be assessed Online or via Workbook. Practical Assessment will be conducted at your place of work or work site with fit for purpose facilities and equipment which are to be made available to your FTA trainer & Assessor for training and assessment purposes.