Our floor and wall tiling qualifications cover waterproofing, tile types, tile glues, tiling patterns and cement mortars, allowing you to develop specialist layout skills across a range of horizontal, vertical, curved sloped and twisted surfaces. You will be able to renovate or work in new buildings, including houses, shops, offices, factories and swimming pools.
You will learn how to lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass and other types of tiles on external and internal walls and floors. You will use tiles to provide protective and decorative finishes and learn how to use tile-cutting tools to cut various shapes needed for edges and corners, or around obstacles such as fittings and pipes.
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Course list
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Mortar Trades Pre-apprenticeship)
Try a variety of trades to see which one's for you
This exciting new mortor trades course is perfect for those not sure of which trade is for them. You'll cover bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, solid plastering and wall and ceiling fixing.
Try a variety of trades to see which one's for you
The Building and Construction industry is one of the largest employers in Australia. Due to the successful mining resource sector, increasing economic activity and migration to Australia from overseas, there is currently a massive shortage of residential homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. This has led to huge demand for qualified tradesmen and Apprentices in all trades.
North Metropolitan TAFE's exciting new mortar trades course is perfect for those not sure of which trade is for them. You'll cover bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, solid plastering and wall and ceiling fixing.
Offered at our Balga and Clarkson campuses, you'll gain an introduction to each of the above trades. You can then decide which trade pathway to choose, and the relevant lecturer will help organise work placement with a qualified employer which can lead to an Apprenticeship and the start of a successful and rewarding career.
Construction pathway courses lead to lifelong learning where on completion of an apprenticeship, you can complete further training and progress to become a Builder, Supervisor, Scheduler, Estimator, Trade Lecturer, or many other Construction careers.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Wall and Floor Tiling Pre-apprenticeship)
Show your creative side and learn to work with glass, ceramic, clay, and marble tiles in a range of settings
You'll have the skills employers want for an apprentice tiler when you complete this pre-apprenticeship course.
Do you have an eye for detail and want your work on show?
When you complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice wall and floor tiler. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.
Wall and floor tilers may work internally and externally over a variety of surfaces - vertical, horizontal, sloping or curved. They prepare surfaces and apply tiles for decoration and protection.
Certificate III in Flooring Technology
Work your way up in the construction industry with an Apprenticeship in flooring technology.
This apprenticeship course will give you the skills to install floors and flooring materials such as polished concrete floors, carpet, resilient, vinyl and timber flooring.
Join the flooring technology sector of the furnishing industry
Get the skills and knowledge required to perform flooring technology tasks. You will learn to install floors and flooring materials in commercial or residential settings.
The Certificate III in Flooring Technology is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
Introduction Wall and Floor Tiling Handyman
Aimed at the DIY home handyman to teach you the basics of tiling
You'll learn about ceramic tiles, hand tools, different types of adhesive and how to cut and lay tiles.
Learn the skills to get on with your tiling projects around the home
In this course you'll learn about ceramic tiles, hand tools and how to cut tiles. You'll also learn about different types of adhesive and how to lay tiles straight and level - and more.
Dress requirements
You are required to bring protective eye glasses, gloves and safety shoes as classes are held in a workshop.
Please note classes will only run with sufficient numbers.
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Get ready for a certified trade career as a wall and floor tiler
Learn to tile curved surfaces such as domestic pools, create mosaics and apply decorative tiling.
Do you have an eye for detail and want your work on show?
When you complete the Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling you will be ready for a certified trade career as a wall and floor tiler. You will gain the knowledge and skills to lay tiles for domestic, commercial, and public buildings.
The Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.