Wall and Floor Tiling RPL

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About The Qualification
  • Trade-specific outcome: Provides a qualification in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work.
  • Core competencies: Covers common construction industry skills required across trades.
  • Specialist field: Includes mosaic tiling, curved surface tiling and tile repair techniques.
  • Nationally recognised: Fast-tracks your experience into a recognised Wall & Floor Tiling qualification.
Scope of Work

The Wall and Floor Tiling scope of work includes but is not limited to:

  • Handling wall and floor tiling materials
  • Using wall and floor tiling tools and equipment
  • Preparing surfaces for tiling application
  • Fixing floor tiles
  • Fixing wall tiles
  • Repairing wall and floor tiles
  • Carrying out mosaic tiling
  • Tiling curved surfaces
  • Applying waterproofing processes to internal wet areas
Experience Requirements

To be eligible, you must demonstrate:

  • At least 2 years’ relevant industry experience in a wide range of tiling work under a licensed Tiler
Eligibility

You’ll need to provide:

  • 100-point ID check (JP-certified)
  • Valid White Card (JP-certified)
  • Referee testimonial(s) confirming ≥ 2 years’ experience
  • Video or photo evidence of your tiling work
Regulatory Licensing Requirements

According to NSW Fair Trading, tradies applying for a licence must have the relevant industry knowledge and experience and have completed:

  • CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling or
  • CPC31311/ CPC31308/ BCG31303 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

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.

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked
Questions

Wall and Floor Tiling RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is a process that assesses your current tiling skills and knowledge gained through work experience to award you the CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling. This pathway is suitable for experienced tilers looking to fast-track their qualification without traditional classroom learning.

Key Information:
  1. Recognises hands-on experience in residential and commercial tiling.
  2. Provides a nationally recognised Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.
  3. No need to re-learn tasks you're already competent in.

Anyone with at least 2–3 years of verifiable experience working as a wall and floor tiler may be eligible. This includes subcontractors, full-time employees, and self-employed tilers.

Key Information:
  1. No formal qualifications are required.
  2. Experience must be relevant and recent (residential or commercial).
  3. Applicants must provide job references, photos, work history, and possibly undergo a competency interview.

The assessment includes collecting evidence of your tiling experience, participating in an interview with an assessor, and possibly providing video/photo proof of your projects. You must demonstrate competency in at least 20 units (17 core, 3 elective) of CPC31320.

Key Information:
  1. Provide a detailed portfolio including work samples, references, and job photos.
  2. Demonstrate skills through conversation, observation, or recorded projects.
  3. Assessed against nationally recognised CPC31320 criteria.

Getting certified via RPL allows you to gain your qualification faster and often more affordably. It's ideal for skilled workers who want formal recognition to access better job opportunities, licensing, or start a business.

Key Information:
  1. Save time and money by avoiding unnecessary training.
  2. Boost employability and client trust with recognised credentials.
  3. Potentially meet licensing requirements (state-specific).

If your evidence is ready and clearly shows your experience, the RPL process can be completed in 2–4 weeks. If you need time to gather documents or record proof, it may take longer.

Key Information:
  1. 2–6 weeks on average with complete evidence.
  2. May take longer if documentation or assessor interview is delayed.
  3. Support available to help you compile necessary materials.

With a CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, you can work as a licensed tiler in residential and commercial settings, install floor and wall tiles using various materials, and comply with national codes and site safety.

Career Outcomes Include:
  • Wall and Floor Tiler
  • Self-employed contractor
  • Commercial construction tiler
  • Bathroom/kitchen renovation specialist
Some states may require this certificate as part of your application for a contractor license or registration.