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Wall and floor tiler
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
2.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Tiling walls and floors.
What you'd do
Measure and set out a tiling layout before starting a job
Prepare and level substrates to achieve a flat, stable surface
Mix and apply tile adhesive to the correct bed depth
Fix tiles accurately and check alignment with a spirit level
Cut tiles to fit around sockets, pipes, and edges
Grout, clean, and seal finished tile surfaces
Complete work to meet customer and site quality standards
What you'd learn
How to set out tile layouts using geometry and planning grids
Surface preparation for different substrates including plasterboard and concrete
How to mix and apply adhesives, grouts, and waterproof tanking systems
Cutting tiles accurately using hand tools and wet-cut saws
Health and safety on site including COSHH for adhesives and grouts
British Standards and building regulations relating to tiling work
Ready to look for a place?
See live Wall and floor tiler apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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