Tiling has become so much more than just a covering for floors or walls in bathrooms and kitchens — it's now a core design element that adds the finishing touch to any home or building. Skilled tilers have become highly sought after, and this pre-apprenticeship will get you started on the road to a career in tiling!
Wall and floor tilers may work both inside a home or building, as well as outside (for outdoor kitchen areas, around pools or wet areas, or as feature landscaping) over a variety of surfaces - vertical, horizontal, sloping or curved. They prepare surfaces and apply tiles for decoration and protection. It's a job that combines precision and technical detail with a bit of design flair!
When you complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll have the job ready skills that employers are looking for when they hire an apprentice wall and floor tiler. Give yourself a head start in the job hunt!
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When you complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice wall and floor tiler. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.
Wall and floor tilers may work internally and externally over a variety of surfaces - vertical, horizontal, sloping or curved. They prepare surfaces and apply tiles for decoration and protection.
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