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Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) Tiling
NZQF Level 3

About the course

Get the introductory skills that will set you up as a successful tiler. Develop skills around tiling techniques, including design for indoor and outdoor installations. You'll become familiar working with various materials; ceramic tiles, waterproofing membrane, epoxy grouts and tile trims. After qualifying from this programme, students can then go on to an apprenticeship.

What you will learn

Develop skills to go straight into work in the industry. Learn about tiling techniques and design for indoor and outdoor installations. Use different materials like ceramic tiles, waterproofing membrane, epoxy grouts and tile trims. Train in our workshops. Gain safe worksite skills so you’re ready for industry.

  • Gain tiling employment skills
  • Safely use hand tools and materials
  • Install indoor/outdoor floor and wall tiling
  • Learn design techniques for feature walls and mosaic
  • Apply a variety of adhesives, grouts and sealants
  • Interpret construction drawings to complete projects
  • Perform simple trades calculations and order quantities
  • Follow industry health and safety protocols

More detail about this qualification

Classes for this programme happen Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm.

*Students may be eligible for fees free, check the fees free website for more information.

Career options

Work as a tiling apprentice. With experience and further study you can progress to be a qualified tradesperson in a team or become self-employed. Other construction trade areas, such as plastering or painting, are also an option.

Entry requirements

Under 20 years

10 credits NCEA Level 1 numeracy and 10 credits NCEA Level 1 literacy or equivalent study/work experience.

Over 20 years

If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.

Give yourself credit →

Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.

Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

About the provider

The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.

WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.