Specialist Wall And Floor Tiling RPL
Get your Cert III in Wall and Floor Tiling without going back to class. Finalised in as little as 15 business days*
CPC31320 RPLYour Wall And Floor Tiling Experience, Turned Into a Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
You already do the work every day. We turn your wall and floor tiling experience into your nationally recognised trade certificate and stay with you from the first call to the day your certificate arrives.
- No classes*
- No exams*
- From 15 business days*
- Nationally recognised
* RPL assesses your existing skills and work experience against a nationally recognised qualification. Outcomes depend on eligibility, your evidence and independent assessment by our affiliated RTO. Timeframes start once complete evidence is received. XPQualify does not issue qualifications. Conditions apply.
- Qualification
- Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
- Code
- CPC31320
- AQF level
- Level 3
- Units
- 20 (17 core + 3 elective)
- Entry requirement
- None
- Occupation
- Wall and Floor Tiler (ANZSCO 333411)
CPC31320 RPL Guide
Everything You Need Is Right Here
No more searching. This page answers every question about wall and floor tiling RPL, and one call to our team handles the rest.
- Your own RPL advisor from day one
- The correct quote after your free assessment, with no hidden fees
- We help you build your evidence portfolio
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
What is CPC31320 Cert III in Wall and Floor Tiling RPL?
CPC31320 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) lets experienced tilers fast track their Cert III in Wall and Floor Tiling, the nationally recognised Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, by proving the skills they already use at work instead of studying the full course.
- At least 2 to 3+ years in wall and floor tiling in Australia, along with any overseas experience
- 100 points of ID, a detailed CV, payslips, a supervisor reference letter and work evidence
- Our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete
Who It's For
Who Qualifies for Cert III in Wall and Floor Tiling RPL?
If one of these sounds like you, you're exactly who we help every day.
- Wall and floor tiler working without a trade certificate
- Bathroom and kitchen renovation tiler
- Commercial tiling tradesperson
- Mosaic and decorative tile specialist
- Pool and spa tiler
- Overseas trained tiler now working in Australia
Cert III in Wall and Floor Tiling RPL wherever you work
100% online for tilers in every state and territory:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Hobart
- Darwin
- Regional Australia
Licensing and Careers
CPC31320 Licensing and Career Pathways Across Australia
A Cert III in Wall and Floor Tiling is the nationally recognised trade qualification for wall and floor tiling.
New South Wales
NSW Fair Trading licenses residential building work and some trades. Rules differ by job type, so we check what applies to the wall and floor tiling work you do.
Queensland
The QBCC licenses building work over set values. We check whether your wall and floor tiling work needs a licence and which qualification it needs.
Victoria
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) registers and licenses practitioners. We check whether your wall and floor tiling work needs registration.
WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT
Each has its own licensing regulator and rules. We check what applies in your state or territory on your free call.
Your trade certificate opens doors either way: builders and commercial clients often require certified tradespeople, and licensing is decided by your state regulator, not the RTO. We check your state's rules on your free call.
The RPL Process
How to Get Your CPC31320 Through RPL in 4 Steps
Four clear steps to fast track your qualification, with our team beside you the whole way.
Step 1: Free skills check
Start in under 60 secondsAnswer a few quick questions about your wall and floor tiling work. An RPL advisor then calls you for a friendly, no pressure chat and confirms CPC31320 is the right fit.
Step 2: Build your experience portfolio
Show what you do every dayYou get a checklist made for CPC31320. Gather payslips, references, photos of your completed work, job sheets and site records, and our team helps you put it all together.
Step 3: Assessment by an RTO
Verified by qualified assessorsOur affiliated RTO checks your portfolio against the current CPC31320 competency standards. If anything is missing, the assessor may ask for more evidence, observe you at work or suggest gap training.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
A milestone you've earnedOnce approved, the RTO issues your nationally recognised CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling. Use it for trade rates, licensing where it applies, or your own wall and floor tiling business.
Evidence Checklist
Required Evidence for CPC31320 RPL
Most tilers already have these on their phone or in a drawer.
- 01
100 points of ID
Passport, driver's licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.
- 02
Detailed CV
Your wall and floor tiling roles, employers, dates, project types and tasks. The more detail, the better.
- 03
Payslips or employment letter
Recent payslips, or a letter confirming your role and hours.
- 04
Supervisor reference letter
On letterhead, describing your wall and floor tiling duties and the projects you completed, signed with contact details.
- 05
Photos and job records
Photos and videos of floors, walls, wet areas, mosaics and pools you tiled, plus job sheets and site records.
- 06
White Card and USI
Your construction induction card (White Card) and your USI from usi.gov.au.
Photos are powerful evidence: dated photos and short videos of your work at each stage help assessors map your skills to the units. Your assessor may also observe you at work.
Your Job, Mapped
How Your Job Maps to CPC31320 Units
Examples of the evidence assessors look for, by role.
| Your role | CPC31320 unit | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Floor tiler | CPCCWF3002Install floor tiles | Photos of floor installs, job sheets |
| Wall tiler | CPCCWF3003Install wall tiles | Photos of bathrooms and splashbacks |
| Wet area tiler | CPCCWF3009Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling | Photos of waterproofing stages, compliance paperwork |
| Mosaic specialist | CPCCWF3006Install mosaic tiling | Photos of mosaic and feature work |
| All tilers | CPCCWF3001Prepare surfaces for tiling application | Photos of preparation, screeding records |
| Renovation tiler | CPCCWF3004Repair wall and floor tiling | Before and after photos |
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RPL or the Full Course?
Apprenticeship or full course
- Typically a 3 to 4 year apprenticeship
- 20 units of training and assessments
- Time off the tools for classes
- You relearn what you already do every day
CPC31320 RPL with XPQualify
- Qualification finalised from 15 business days*
- No classes or exams*
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
- The correct quote after your free assessment, no hidden fees, plus our Price Beat Guarantee*
Our Pricing Promise
Why We Only Quote After Your Free Assessment
We want YOU to save money. That's why we can ONLY give you the Correct Quote after your initial assessment. A quote given without an initial assessment would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want to do that to you!
- Free initial assessment
- A quote based on your actual experience
- You won't find a cheaper or faster RPL service in Australia**
CPC31320 RPL FAQs
CPC31320 RPL Questions, Answered
Still unsure? Call 1800 325 210 and talk to a real advisor.
Can I fast track my Cert 3 in Wall and Floor Tiling through RPL?
Yes. If you already work in wall and floor tiling, RPL is the fastest way to your CPC31320. Instead of a 3 to 4 year apprenticeship, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete. Conditions apply.*
Can I choose electives such as pool tiling?
Yes. Your 3 elective units are matched to your tiling experience, such as tiling pools and spas, working safely at heights or operating elevated work platforms. Your advisor guides the selection.
How long does CPC31320 RPL take?
Once your complete evidence is submitted, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days*. Most of the time goes into gathering documents, and our advisors help you do that quickly. Conditions apply.*
How much experience do I need for CPC31320 RPL?
Most successful applicants have at least 2 to 3+ years of hands on work in wall and floor tiling. The assessing RTO sets the exact requirement, and we confirm it in your free eligibility check.
How much does CPC31320 RPL cost?
You get the correct quote after your free eligibility check, with no hidden fees. Quoting before we understand your experience would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want that for you. Call 1800 325 210 to start. Our Price Beat Guarantee* applies to comparable quotes. Conditions apply.*
Can overseas trained tilers get CPC31320 through RPL?
Yes, if you are now working in wall and floor tiling in Australia. Your overseas experience can support your application, but the RTO will need Australian evidence such as payslips, an employer letter and a supervisor reference letter showing your current work.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one earned by study?
Yes. RPL leads to the same nationally recognised qualification, with the same national recognition as one completed through study.
Does XPQualify issue the certificate?
No. XPQualify is an RPL consultancy. We check your eligibility, help prepare your evidence and refer you to an affiliated RTO, which assesses you and issues the qualification.
Units and Packaging Rules
CPC31320 Units and Packaging Rules
The full detail, for anyone who wants it.
View core and elective units
To achieve CPC31320 you must complete 20 units: 17 core and 3 electives. Electives are matched to your tiling work, such as pools and spas or working at heights.
Core units
- 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
- CPCCCM2001 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 wall and floor tiling
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective units (examples)
- CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
- CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
- CPCCWF3008 Tile pools and spas
Your wall and floor tiling experience already counts. Let's make it official.
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