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Wall and Floor Tiling
Wall and floor Tilers laid tiles and used wall tiles for decoration in ancient times and continue to do so today in homes, buildings and in public places.
What sort of things do Wall and Floor Tiling workers do?
- Examine plans, measure and mark surfaces to be covered and lay out work
- Prepare wall and floor surfaces by removing old tiles, grout, cement and adhesive
- Attach tiles to surfaces, using correct adhesive, making sure that patterned tiles match
- Use tile-cutting tools to cut and shape tiles needed for edges, corners, or around obstacles such as fittings and pipes
- Lay floors of cement, granolithic, terrazzo or similar composition
- Apply waterproofing systems
Where do Wall and Floor Tiling workers work?
- Most are self-employed, as contract workers
- For small firms that undertake contract work
- For construction firms
- For specialist kitchen and bathroom companies
- Tile manufacturers
You may enjoy being an Wall and Floor Tiling worker if you…
- Are interested in practical work and good with your hands
- Have good measurement skills and an eye for detail
- Have good sense of colour coordination
- Are able to work accurately and neatly
- Are physically fit
- Can work in confined spaces and heights
What sort of training do you need?
To become a Wall and Floor Tiler usually requires completion of an Apprenticeship in General Construction (Wall and Floor Tiling). Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. The length of training can vary and may involve both on-the-job and off-the-job components. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations to Certificate III level. You will need 4 years practical experience to be licensed. You may be able to start training for this occupation while still at school.
Smart Move
Updating your skills with a course in Waterproofing will qualify you to hold a dual licence in Tiling and Waterproofing, which will increase your value to employers.
To become a Wall and Floor Tiler usually requires completion of an Apprenticeship in General Construction (Wall and Floor Tiling). Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. The length of training can vary and may involve both on-the-job and off-the-job components. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations to Certificate III level. You will need 4 years practical experience to be licensed. You may be able to start training for this occupation while still at school.
Smart Move
Updating your skills with a course in Waterproofing will qualify you to hold a dual licence in Tiling and Waterproofing, which will increase your value to employers.
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