Thread: Certificate III - Wall and Floor Tiling - Tile Fixer Training

Course Code: BCG30198 Description: This course provides comprehensive training for tilelaying apprentices and covers all practical and theoretical aspects of the trade.
Qualification & Recognition: Upon successful completion of their Apprenticeship, students are eligible to receive the Certificate III in General Construction (Wall & Floor Tiling).


Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
You may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring their skills acquired through work or life experiences, or through qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF Qualifications and Statements of Attainment, issued by any other Registered Training Organisation, will be recognised by the Institute.
Job Prospects: Trained apprentices have a range of employment and career opportunities availabe to them. This includes a range of roles within the building and construction industry, or the opportunity to commence their own business.
Who Can Apply: Individuals who have a current training agreement with a registered employer from the industry, and who need to commence their Apprenticeship training.
Applicants for adult Apprenticeships must be at least 21 years of age, be employed in the industry and have at least 3 years current tiling experience.
Selection Criteria: Providing Holmesglen has vacancies, entry into the course is automatic for apprentices. Preference may be given to students who have succesfully completed a Pre-Apprenticeship program in a related field.
How To Apply: Apprentices and employers must obtain and complete a Training Agreement. This agreement is forwarded to an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC). A registrationnumber for the agreement is forwarded to the employer and the apprentice. The apprentice should then contact Holmesglen to register for training. On enrolment at Holmesglen the employer, the apprentice and Holmesglen must complete a Training Program. This must be done within three months of the apprentice commencing employment. Training Agreement forms are available from the AAB, Apprentice Administration Branch, Telephone: 1300 722 603. The forms are also available from the nearest Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Course Length: Tilelaying Apprenticeships are for a period of four years. Apprentices attend classes for 6 x 1 week blocks each year for the first three years. Apprentices who have successfully completed the Certificate II in Building & Construction (Wall & Floor Tiling) - Pre-Apprenticeship will receive credits towards their Apprentcieship training and have the length of their Apprenticeship reduced by six months. Apprentices may, upon application and subject to their progress, be granted further reductions in the length of their apprenticeships by the State Training Board.
Course Structure: This program is delivered in Holmesglen's specially designed facilities, where an emphasis is placed on providing hands-on, practical training wherever possible. To succesfully achieve the Certificate III in General Construction (Wall & Floor Tiling), students must be able to demonstrate competency in all core modues, and in a minimum of two elective modules.
Assessment: Assessment is based on competency, that is ability to demonstrate specific skills, and is undertaken through a combnation of observation, discussion, written assignments, tests, examinations, and/or practical application and work related projects.
Opportunities for Further Study: Upon successful completion of the Certificate III, graduates may enter into further programs in Advanced Building Technology at a Diploma level in fields such as surveying, drafting, design & technology and more. Depending on the practical/ professional experiences gained in industry, prospective students may be eligible for recognised prior learning to subjects within these courses. Holmesglen also offers the opportunity to study Degree and Graduate Certificate programs in Advanced Building Technology and receive credits for studies already undertaken.
Starting Date/s: Courses commence at various times throughout the year. Please contact 9564 1909 for information on future commencement dates.
Location: Chadstone campus, Building 4.
Course Enquiries: Phone: 9564 1909
General Enquries: Phone: 9564 1555
Contact: Contact Administration for more information or ring 03 9564 1640.