Construction – tiling…Category: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Many different establishments require tilers to add the finishing touches to a building or to protect a wall from some external factor. Wall and floor tilers are employed to tile domestic bathrooms and kitchens as well as larger commercial and industrial buildings such as swimming pools, offices or hotels. Their work may range from a simple tiling job to creating a complicated pattern with the tiles. The job involves preparing the surface before the work begins, and calculating how many tiles will be needed. Tilers will also cut the tiles according to the pattern the customer has requested, placing them, and finishing off the job by grouting. Some jobs may also involve the restoration of old tiles.
Most people choose to train with an employer by gaining employment with a tiling firm. This way, trainees can work towards gaining an NVQ in wall and floor tiling by being assessed at the workplace by their employer. Apprenticeships are also available leading to an NVQ level 2 and advanced apprenticeships leading to an NVQ level 3. In order to achieve an NVQ, trainees are assessed in 7 different units, including repairs, positioning and fixing, and preparing surfaces. They will also be trained to work with different materials such as granite, ceramics, stone and adhesives.
Entry into wall and floor tiling training does not require formal qualifications but some GCSEs may be useful, especially Maths, English and design technology. Those working in tiling need to be accurate and careful with their work, as it can require great detail. Numerical skills are also helpful to ensure accurate calculations of the tiles and other materials needed for a job, and also to keep track of accounts if self-employed. Creativity also helps, as well as practical and manual skills. Tilers should also be physically fit as they are often expected to work in small, cramped conditions and for long hours.
Trainees should expect to earn under £15,000 a year. Qualified tilers can earn up to £17,000 a year, and experienced workers can work up to a salary of around £21,000 a year. Most people work for specialist tiling contractors, and many prefer to be self employed, setting up their own company once they have gained enough training and experience.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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