COURSE

Course Structure- In order to achieve this qualification, student must complete following 20 unit of competencies.

• 17 core unit, plus
• 3 elective units

Age requirements: 

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Academic Requirements:

To enter into this course delivered at TEDI, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination.

or

Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

English Language Requirements for International students:

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:

6. i)           Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;

or,    IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;

or,    IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;

Results older than two years are not acceptable.

or, Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Students may refer to IELTS equivalent policy for further information.

1. ii)     to provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or the Republic of Ireland.

OR

iii)   to provide evidence that they are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland.

OR

1. iv)   to provide evidence that, within two years* of their signed written agreement date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Students may refer to IELTS equivalent policy for further information.

*The date when TEDI receives the signed written agreement (either through email or in hand)

Test evidence table:

The test must have been taken no more than two years* before you apply to study at TEDI.

Refer to TEDI’s Enrolment Kit and/or students Handbook for detailed information on English language requirements.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN):

Students undertaking this course at TEDI must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations or any other course related work. To determine this, all students wanting to study at TEDI are required to undertake LLN Test prior to the commencement of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support services and/or external support services. 

LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot - under the supervision of qualified LLN assessor. 

Students will be required to undertake language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 3 for CPC31320- Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.

Computer literacy requirements

Students enrolling on this course must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form.

Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer support. Students can contact TEDI for any further information or assistance on (03) 8725 2061.

Materials and Equipment Required

TEDI will provide access to computers with required resources including access to internet during classroom hours, however, to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS office application such as Microsoft Word, an email platform.

Learners are required to have a practical kit to undertake practical training. This Kit is required to enter the workshop and to be able to undertake training effectively. Students can purchase kit from the institute or from any outside supplier. 

Practical training kit fees at the institute-$400. Detailed information on the kit can be obtained from the institute by sending an email at admissions@tedi.vic.edu.au.

Physical Abilities requirements Learners are expected to have physical abilities and manual handling required to perform tasks involved while undergoing training effectively. As parts of this qualification, students are expected to do manual handling and heavy lifting.

Please Note: Material Fees will only include printed reading materials and handouts provided by the Institute. Students will have to pay separately for the kit (if purchased form the institute).

Mode of Delivery: Face to Face theory learning on campus and Practical learning at TEDI’S for a minimum 20 hours per week.

Delivery Location 

Theory - Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria – 3000 Australia

Practical - 17 David St, BRUNSWICK, Victoria – 3056 Australia

Fees & Charges

Total Course Fee: $30,500

Tuition Fee: $AU 25,000

Non-Tuition Fee: $AU 5,500

Pathway from the Qualification

Successful completion may enable the students to apply for CPC50320 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).

Employment Pathways 

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

• Tiler
• Wall and Floor tiler

However, above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/courses/CPC31320) & (www.training.gov.au), it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.

TEDI doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading

This course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision. Please read this information in conjunction with Student Handbook available on the TEDI's website.