Apprenticeship Floor and Wall Tiling

APPRENTICESHIP FLOOR AND WALL TILING

Who is this course for?

If you would like to become a fully qualified tiler then this is the course for you. Floor and wall tiling involves laying various types of tiles including Marble, Ceramic and Porcelain. To become a skilled tiler requires a very high standard of training to achieve spectacular results.

The job locations range from bathrooms, kitchens, churches to swimming pools and hospitals. The tiler needs to be flexible and willing to travel to different locations on a regular basis and enjoy meeting new people.

Tiling has become a specialised job used world wide in modern day architecture and construction. Training in this area is not limited to school leavers but also accommodates those wanting a change in career.

How long is this course for?

1-4 years depending on how many levels you want to progress through.

What will I study?

• Prepare background surfaces for tiling
• Set out walls and floors for tiles
• Carry out repairs to tiled surfaces
• Use a wide variety of tiles and mosaics
• Position and finish wall and floor tiles
• Use different types of tiling equipment
• Health and Safety
• Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology. Applicants who have achieved GCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent essential skill.

How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be an on going process. You may be assessed through practical demonstration, oral questioning, assignment/project work, written tests and simulation.

What can I do after the course?

• Progress to employment
• Become self employed - set up your own business
• Progress through the levels and then to higher education

How do I apply?
Complete an application form (available from each campus or in the Admissions section) and return it to any Campus.