WorldSkills Australia 
VETiS Wall & Floor Tiling Competition
A Wall and Floor Tiler works within commercial and residential construction projects laying tiles onto different substrates. Professional Wall and Floor Tilers pay special attention to details such as level, plumb, square and tile alignment.
The Wall & Floor Tiling VETiS Competitions test the common skills for the Construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, Wall and Floor Tiling.
YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN WALL & FLOOR TILING IF YOU:
- Are interested in practical work and are good with your hands
- Have good measurement skills and an eye for detail
- Are able to work accurately and neatly
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Enjoy physical work
IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION
The WorldSkills Australia VETiS Wall & Floor Tiling Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The VETiS Wall & Floor Tiling Regional Competitions test the skills and knowledge of 4000+ apprentices, trainees and students, who have the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals and gain the chance to go on to compete at a national level.
WorldSkills Australia competitions operate on a two-year cycle. The next VETiS Wall & Floor Tiling Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.
Register your interest to compete in VETiS Wall & Floor Tiling
Training Package Requirements
The WorldSkills Australia VETiS Wall & Floor Tiling competitions align to National Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.
Regional Competition
Training Package Requirements – Regional Level
The 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition for VETIS Wall & Floor Tiling align to the Units of competency contained in the CPC31320 – Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling and CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways Qualifications.
Regional Competition Tasks
The Regional Competition for VETiS has been designed for Competitors to perform a combination of industry skills comprising of level, plumb, alignment, measurements and square of two walls.
Regional Competition Tasks include:
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures.
- Prepare Surfaces for tiling application
- Carry Out Measurements and Calculations
- Apply Basic Levelling Procedures.
- Handle Wall & Floor Tiling Materials.
- Use Wall & Floor Tiling Tools & Equipment.
- Fix Wall Tiles.
Regionals Competition Duration
The competition is completed in 6 hours over 1 day not including briefing or breaks
National Competition
Training Package Requirements – National Level
The 2023 WorldSkills Australia National Competition for VETIS Wall & Floor Tiling aligns to the Units of competency contained in the CPC31320 – Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling Qualification
National Competition
The National Competition for VETiS has been designed for Competitors to undertake project work that will test the common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, wall and floor tiling. The project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Wall & Floor Tiling:
Regional National Tasks include:
- Reading and interpreting plans and specifications,
- Surface preparation to substrates.
- Cutting tiles
- Laying wall and floor tiles
- Screeding sand and cement
- Grouting
Nationals Competition Duration
Total competition time is 18 hours over 3 days not including breaks or briefing.
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