Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320)
Floor tiling, wall tiling, splashbacks, wet areas, large-format, mosaic, heritage, commercial fit-out.
Who is it for? Tilers with 3+ years on residential and commercial jobs.
RPL in 5 Simple Steps
Free RPL Suitability Enquiry
Discuss your skills, work history and experience with our team to determine whether RPL may be suitable for you. Eligible applicants are referred to a partnered RTO for enrolment.Enrolment & RPL Kit
The partnered RTO enrols you into the qualification or units and provides the RPL assessment kit, evidence guide and submission requirements.Evidence Collection & Submission
Gather and submit evidence of your skills and experience — resumes, employment documents, licences, references, work samples and previous training records. We can assist you with organising your evidence.Assessment & Review
The RTO assessor reviews your evidence and may conduct a competency conversation, workplace verification, practical assessment or request additional information if required.Outcome
The RTO determines the assessment outcome. Where competency requirements are met, the RTO issues the qualification or Statement of Attainment.88%
Graduate Satisfaction
Source: NCVER Student Outcomes (industry avg)
80%
Reported Work Status Improvement
Employment outcomes vary and are not guaranteed
$88k
Typical Median Earnings
Source: Seek / Indeed AU 2026
Qualification Description
CPC31320 — Official description from training.gov.au
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.
You Can Tile as an Employee. Contracting Your Own Work Needs the Cert.
You can work as a tiler in Australia as an employee — fine under your employer’s licence. But to contract your own jobs above the state threshold ($5,000 NSW, $10,000 VIC, $3,300 QLD), charge per-square-metre on your own quotes, or win commercial fit-out work, you need CPC31320 and a state contractor licence.
Day-rate employee work has a ceiling. Per-m² contractor pricing, wet-area certification, and commercial tender access all require licensed hands.
Qualified Tiler (employed)
$80k–$95k / yr
Residential and commercial tiling under employer licence. Award-rate band once CPC31320 is current.
Commercial Tiler
$85k–$110k / yr
Fit-outs, strata, government contracts. Bigger jobs, more consistent work, better rates.
Tiling Foreman
$95k–$115k / yr
Quote jobs, run crews, coordinate with waterproofers and other trades. Senior role context.
Contracting Tiler / Subby
$120k–$170k+ / yr
Quote your own work. Required for contracting above state thresholds — and for most commercial tender.
Same trowel skill. Different pricing model.
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Salary ranges sourced from Seek, Indeed and Payscale Australia (2026). Licensing thresholds vary by state and project value. Figures are typical full-time ranges and exclude superannuation unless noted.
You May Need To Provide Evidence Such As
- Photos of finished bathrooms, kitchens, feature walls, large-format installs
- References from builders, designers, repeat clients
- Pay slips or invoices showing tiling work
- Evidence of relevant Australian workplace experience, where required by the partner RTO
- White card + waterproofing certification if you have it
- Supplier accounts (Tile Importer, National Tiles)
- Previous training records or qualifications, if available
FQ helps you understand what evidence may be requested before assessment by the partner RTO.
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