About The Program
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling is the nationally recognized trade qualification for anyone who wants to work as a professional tiler in Australia. This is a hands-on, practical program that teaches you how to transform spaces—laying ceramic, porcelain, marble, glass, and stone tiles on walls and floors in residential and commercial settings.
Over 56 weeks, you’ll split your time between classroom theory and real workshop training in our Melbourne CBD facility. You’ll learn to prepare surfaces, cut tiles, apply waterproofing, install complex patterns, and work with precision to industry standards. By the end, you’ll have the skills and qualification to work as a wall and floor tiler or continue into building and construction roles.
This course is designed for people who want a skilled trade with creative and technical elements. Whether you’re 18 and just finished school, switching careers, or an international student building a future in Australia, this program gives you what the industry actually demands—accuracy, craftsmanship, and compliance.
Gained Skills
Tiling is about precision, surface preparation, and turning plans into finished spaces that last. You’ll work with materials like ceramic, porcelain, slate, marble, glass, and mosaic tiles. Here’s what you’ll be able to do after completing this course:
Floor & Wall Installation
Install tiles on internal and external floors and walls, apply adhesives and grout, cut tiles to size and shape, work around corners and edges, create waterproof wet areas.
Surface Preparation & Waterproofing
Prepare substrates for tiling, apply waterproofing membranes to bathrooms and wet areas, repair existing tiled surfaces, ensure surfaces meet Australian Standards.
Decorative & Specialty Work
Install decorative tiling patterns, lay mosaic tiles, tile curved surfaces, set out complex layouts, work with natural stone and specialty materials.
Technical & Planning Skills
Read and interpret architectural plans and specifications, measure and calculate material requirements, use laser levels and tile-cutting equipment, comply with WHS and building codes.
Duration
56 weeks full-time (40 weeks of training and assessment + 12 weeks of scheduled holidays)
Location
Theory classes and Practical: Melbourne CBD campus
Class Schedule
20 hours per week on-campus (typically 3 days: two 7.5-hour days + one 5-hour day)
10 hours per week compulsory online learning and assessments
Total: 30 hours per week
Upcoming Intakes
January 2026 | April 2026
Investment
$10,000 full course fee
Scholarships available—contact us to check eligibility
Payment plans can be arranged
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older at course start
- Completed Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with at least 60% average
- English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 overall (or PTE 36, Cambridge 154, TOEFL iBT 36, or 10 weeks of Intermediate English completed within last 3 years)
- Valid student visa (international students) or Australian residency/citizenship
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must bring your own laptop or similar device
56 Weeks. 20 Units. Real Trade Skills.
The course is structured around what you’d actually encounter on tiling jobs—residential bathrooms, commercial kitchens, decorative feature walls, outdoor areas. You’ll cover safety, surface prep, materials, installation techniques, and project planning.
Core Focus Areas:
Workplace Safety & Compliance
White Card certification (CPCCWHS1001), hazard identification, risk control, WHS policies, working safely with adhesives and cutting tools, understanding building codes.
Tiling Fundamentals
Using tiling tools (wet saws, angle grinders, tile cutters, laser levels), handling ceramic, porcelain, glass, marble, and stone materials, reading plans and specifications, carrying out measurements and calculations.
Surface Preparation
Preparing walls and floors for tiling, assessing substrate suitability, repairing damaged surfaces, applying primers and leveling compounds, ensuring proper adhesion.
Installation Techniques
Installing floor tiles with correct fall and drainage, installing wall tiles with proper alignment, grouting and finishing, working around fixtures and fittings, cutting tiles to precise measurements.
Waterproofing & Wet Areas
Applying waterproofing membranes to bathrooms, showers, and wet areas in compliance with Australian Standards, ensuring water-tight seals around fixtures.
Decorative & Advanced Work
Setting out decorative patterns, installing mosaic tiles, tiling curved surfaces, creating feature walls, working with natural stone and specialty materials.
Repair & Maintenance
Identifying and repairing damaged tiles, re-grouting, replacing broken tiles, restoring tiled surfaces to original condition.
- CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCWF2001 Handle wall and floor tiling materials
- CPCCWF2002 Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment
- CPCCWF3001 Prepare surfaces for tiling application
- CPCCWF3002 Install floor tiles
- CPCCWF3003 Install wall tiles
- CPCCWF3004 Repair wall and floor tiling
- CPCCWF3005 Install decorative tiling
- CPCCWF3006 Install mosaic tiling
- CPCCWF3007 Tile curved surfaces
- CPCCWF3009 Apply waterproofing for tiling
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective Units (3):
- CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCCWF3008 Set out wall and floor tiling
- Plus one additional elective selected to support vocational outcomes
Scholarships & Flexible Pricing
We offer scholarships that most other RTOs in Melbourne don’t. If you’re serious about carpentry but cost is a barrier, talk to us. We also offer payment plans to spread the $10,000 over installments.
Real Workshop, Real Tools
You’ll train in our fully equipped Williamstown carpentry workshop—not a classroom with pictures of saws. You’ll use the same tools and materials you’d find on any construction site. By the time you graduate, your hands know what to do.
Clear Process, Fast Support
From the moment you enquire to the day you graduate, you’ll know what’s happening and when. Our support team responds within 24 hours. No waiting weeks for answers. No confusing forms with no follow-up.
Visa Success for International Students
We’ve helped hundreds of international students get their COEs processed and visas approved. We know what documentation works, and we’ll walk you through it.
Career Pathways:
Once you complete Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, you can work as:
- Wall and Floor Tiler (Residential)
- Wall and Floor Tiler (Commercial)
- Bathroom Tiler
- Kitchen Tiler
- Decorative Tiler
- Self-employed Tiling Contractor
Further Study:
Continue to CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Edunex. This pathway opens up site supervisor, project manager, and building estimator roles.
Business Ownership:
With experience and the right licenses, you can start your own tiling business and take on residential or commercial projects independently.
Licensing Note:
In Victoria and most Australian states, you’ll need a license to perform tiling work valued over a certain threshold. Check with the Victorian Building Authority or your state’s equivalent for current requirements.
From Enquiry To Trade Qualification In 4 Clear Steps
Most training colleges make enrollment feel like a bureaucratic maze. We don’t. Here’s exactly what happens after you contact us:
Step 1: Get in Touch (Today)
Drop an enquiry through the form, WhatsApp us, or email. Our support team responds within 24 hours—by phone, email, or WhatsApp, depending on how you reached out. No auto-replies. Actual people.
Step 2: Check Eligibility (1-2 Days)
We'll review your documents: Year 12 results, English proficiency (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent), and ID. If something's missing or needs clarification, we'll tell you exactly what to fix. If you're borderline on English, we'll help you figure out your options.
Step 3: Secure Your Spot (3-5 Days)
Once you're eligible, you pay an initial deposit to reserve your place. International students: we process your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) so you can apply for your student visa. Domestic students: we finalize admission and send you the enrolment paperwork.
Step 4: Start Building (January or April 2026)
Show up to orientation week, meet your trainers and classmates, get your White Card safety certification, and start hands-on work in the workshop. No surprises. Just clear direction.
Note: If you’re a domestic student, the process is even faster—we skip the visa step and move straight from admission to fees to start date.
FAQs
Do I need tiling experience to enroll?
No. This is an entry-level trade qualification. We'll teach you from the ground up.
What's included in the $10,000 fee?
All training, assessments, materials for class projects, and access to our workshop facilities. Not included: personal protective equipment (PPE), your own hand tools, and your laptop.
Can I work while studying?
Yes. International students on a student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term time, unlimited during scheduled breaks. Domestic students have no restrictions.
What if I don't have IELTS 5.5?
You can take an English test through another provider, or if you've completed Year 12 in Australia within the last 3 years, that may satisfy the requirement. Contact us to confirm.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
Get in touch via enquiry form, email, or WhatsApp. We'll assess your eligibility and let you know what's available.
What equipment do I need to buy?
You'll need:
- Steel-cap safety boots
- Safety glasses (non-tinted)
- Long pants and long-sleeved shirt
- High-visibility vest or shirt
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- Your own laptop
We'll send you a full PPE checklist once you're enrolled.
When do I get my White Card?
You must complete your White Card (CPCCWHS1001) during orientation week or by the census date. If you already have a valid White Card from previous study or work, you can use that.
Is this course physically demanding?
Yes. Tiling involves lifting boxes of tiles and adhesive bags (up to 20kg), kneeling, crouching, bending, and working in awkward positions. You need a reasonable level of fitness.
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Course Information
Delivery Mode :
Face to Face
LOCATION :
Melbourne CBD
NUMBER OF UNITS :
– 20 units of competency
– (17 core units + 3 elective )
COURSE DURATION :
56 weeks
Tuition Fees :
| OFFSHORE FEE | ONSHORE FEE |
| $11,000 | $10,000 |