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Tiler
Wall tiler, floor tiler, ceramic tiler
Tilers fix tiles to walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops and restaurants, using materials like ceramics, slate, stone and marble.
Average salary (a year)
£21000
Starter
£38000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
40.0 to 45.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
occasionally
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship; working towards this role
College
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills needed to do this job. Courses include
wall and floor tiling, construction skills - tiling
Some colleges offer short DIY courses in tiling that you can try before deciding whether to take a longer course that leads to a qualification.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
    Apprenticeship
    You could apply to do a Wall and Floor Tiling Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
    This can take up to 3 years to complete and combines on-the-job training with off-site study.
    Entry requirements
    You'll usually need:
    • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
    More Information
    equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
    guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
    Work
    You may be able to start work as a site labourer or tiler's 'mate' and do further training on the job to qualify as a tiler.
    More Information
    Registrations
    you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
    Further Information
    You can find more details about tiling careers and training from:Go Construct, House Building Careers, The Tile Association
    What it takes
    Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
    Skills and knowledge
    You'll need:
      Knowledge of building and construction
      To be thorough and pay attention to detail
      The ability to work well with your hands
      Knowledge of maths
      The ability to work well with others
      Customer service skills
      Design skills and knowledge
      The ability to organise your time and workload
    Digital Skills Level
    to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
    Other Requirements
    You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
    What you will do
    Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
    Day to day tasks
    As a wall and floor tiler, you'll
    work out the amount of materials needed for a job, follow design plans to match the layout of tile patterns, cut tiles to the correct shape and size by hand or with power tools, prepare surfaces by levelling off with plaster, sand or cement, fix tiles into place and apply grouting and sealants, tidy up work areas and dispose of old materials safely
    Working environment
    You could work at a client's home, at a client's business or on a construction site.
    You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
    Your working environment may be dusty, noisy and physically demanding.
    Career Path & Progression
    Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
    With experience and extra training, you could move into
    site management, estimating, contract management, heritage work
    You could also train apprentices in further education or set up your own business.
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