Wall & Floor Tiling
Study Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling
Train to become a qualified Wall and Floor Tiler with high demand across Australia’s construction, renovation, and commercial fit-out sectors. Wall and Floor Tiler is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making this trade an attractive pathway for skilled employment and potential migration opportunities.
This nationally recognised qualification provides hands-on experience in installing tiles on a wide range of surfaces, working with different materials, applying waterproofing, and producing high-quality finishes. The trade suits individuals who enjoy detailed, practical work and want to pursue a stable career within the building and construction industry.
What You Will Learn?
Why Study Wall & Floor Tiling in Australia?
- • Listed on the MLTSSL, supporting skilled visa pathways
- • High demand across residential, commercial & industrial construction
- • Employment opportunities in renovation and waterproofing work
- • Long-term job growth driven by construction & housing expansion
- • Ability to operate independently or work with builders & contractors
- • Skill set remains adaptable for niche decorative & stone tiling work
Full-time tilers earn an average of $862 per week and work approximately 41.4 hours per week. Demand has remained strong due to increased housing projects, retail expansions, and commercial refurbishments across Australia.
Industry Overview
Wall and Floor Tilers specialise in applying tiles to internal and external surfaces to produce durable and visually appealing finishes. Unlike general trades, tilers must integrate surface level preparation, waterproofing, alignment techniques, and precision cutting.
- • Work with ceramic, porcelain, marble, stone & glass tiles
- • Install splashbacks, bathroom tiles, outdoor patios & commercial flooring
- • Operate levelling systems, grinders, tile cutters & mixing tools
- • Deliver waterproofing solutions compliant with industry standards
- • Execute decorative patterns, borders & specialist tile layouts
What You Will Learn
- • Laying tiles across floors, walls, bathrooms, and outdoor surfaces
- • Preparing and repairing substrates, screeds, and waterproof surfaces
- • Measuring, marking, cutting & shaping tiles using specialised tools
- • Applying adhesives, grout, cement, and waterproofing membranes
- • Interpreting plans, drawings, and job specifications
- • Calculating materials and performing onsite measurements
- • Ensuring installations meet Australian construction standards
- • Finishing tiled surfaces to precision with long-lasting durability
This qualification equips students with practical, hands-on skills aligned with workplace expectations, ensuring readiness for tiling roles across Australia.
Career Outcomes
- • Wall and Floor Tiler
- • Residential & Commercial Tiling Specialist
- • Waterproofing Specialist
- • Tiling Installer
- • Tiling Contractor / Subcontractor
- • Renovation & Fit-out Tiling Technician
Qualified tilers often run independent businesses, work within construction teams, or provide specialised waterproofing and decorative tiling services. With 87.1% full-time employment, the trade offers stable and long-term career pathways.
Additional Course Information
Entry Requirements
- • Must be 18 years or older
- • Completed Year 10 or overseas equivalent
- • Completion of 360 hours of practical placement
- • English Proficiency:
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
- Possible exemptions for eligible passport holders
- English-medium education may qualify for exemption
- Internal English placement testing may be available
Further Study Options
| Certificate IV in Building & Construction |
| Certificate III in Waterproofing |
| Advanced Decorative Tiling Programs |
Graduates can progress toward supervisory roles, trade licensing, or specialised tiling services including stone masonry, commercial hospitality fit-outs, and heritage tile restoration.
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