Wall & Floor Tiling Competition

A Wall and Floor Tiler works within commercial and residential construction projects laying tiles onto different substrates. Tiles can include ceramic, porcelain, mosaics and natural stones. Any interior and exterior areas that get wet require tiles. They are used in bathrooms, ensuites and laundries, and on patios, balconies, stairs and in and around swimming pools. Wall and floor tilers are required in interact with clients, builders, architects and other tradespeople.

The WorldSkills Australia Wall & Floor Tiling 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 Wall & Floor Tiling Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. The 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 Wall & Floor Tiling Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.

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Training Package Requirements

The WorldSkills Australia Wall & Floor Tiling Competitions are aligned to National Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

Regional Competition

Training Package Requirements – Regional Level

The 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition in Wall & Floor Tiling aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the CPC31320 – Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling Qualification.

Regional Tasks

The Regional Competition will see Competitors undertake project work with materials like ceramic, glass, slate, marble and clay. Competitors will cut materials and lay tiles on walls and floors. The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Wall & Floor Tiling:

 Prepare surfaces for tiling application

  • Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures.
  • Prepare Surfaces for tiling application
  • Carry Out Measurements and Calculations
  • Read & Interpret Plans and Specifications
  • Apply Basic Levelling Procedures.
  • Handle Wall & Floor Tiling Materials.
  • Use Wall & Floor Tiling Tools & Equipment.
  • Fix Wall Tiles.
  • Fix Floor Tiles.
  • Tile Curved Surfaces.

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 in Wall & Floor Tiling aligns to the Units of Competency contained in the CPC31320 – Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling Qualification.

National Tasks

The National Competition will see Competitors 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 competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Wall & Floor Tiling:

  • Cutting tiles
  • Laying wall and floor tiles
  • Screeding sand and cement
  • Grouting
  • Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
  • Surface preparation to substrates
  • Advanced curved work
  • Mitred tiles and aluminum angles

Nationals Competition Duration

The competition is completed in 18 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.

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Learn more about this course by following this link  Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

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