52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Wall and Floor Tiling Pre-apprenticeship)
Show your creative side and learn to work with glass, ceramic, clay, and marble tiles in a range of settings
You'll have the skills employers want for an apprentice tiler when you complete this pre-apprenticeship course.

This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Balga | Clarkson
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Do you have an eye for detail and want your work on show?
When you complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice wall and floor tiler. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.
Wall and floor tilers may work internally and externally over a variety of surfaces - vertical, horizontal, sloping or curved. They prepare surfaces and apply tiles for decoration and protection.
- Lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles
- Interpret plans
- Measure and calculate the right amount of materials for the job
- Work with scaffolding safely at heights
- Workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Aptitude for practical work and for following plans
- Good vision and hand eye co-ordination
- Able to do basic mathematical calculations
- Good physical fitness
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with customers
- Very precise and careful with work
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $10.00 |
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$0.00 | $15.00 |
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$0.00 | $20.00 |
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
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$0.00 | $50.00 |
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $10.00 |
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$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
$0.00 | $20.00 |
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
|
$0.00 | $50.00 |
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
$0.00 | $10.00 |
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
$0.00 | $20.00 |
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
|
$0.00 | $50.00 |
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
$0.00 | $10.00 |
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
$0.00 | $20.00 |
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
|
$0.00 | $50.00 |
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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