The trade at a glance.
A tiler lays and maintains floor and wall coverings: tiles, wall tiles, mosaics, outdoor paving. A finishing trade in high demand in both new construction and renovation, it calls for precision, attention to detail and pride in a job well done.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Objectives of the programme.
Prepare and level a surface (screed, levelling compound)
Lay floor and wall tiles
Make cuts, grout joints and finishes
Estimate quantities and price a small job
Skills acquired
- Reading plans and tile layout planning
- Preparing mortars and adhesives
- Straight, diagonal and decorative laying
- Cutting with a tile cutter and an angle grinder
- Waterproofing wet rooms
- Site safety and organisation
Equipment and tools
Curriculum module by module.
- Types of tiles and adhesives
- Surface preparation
- Tools and safety
- Layout planning and setting out
- Straight and diagonal laying
- Grouting and cleaning
- Laying wall tiles
- Waterproofing under tiles
- Showers and worktops
- Complex cuts
- Skirting and stair nosings
- Borders and mosaics
- On-site internship with a partner company
- Supervised by a mentor
- Review and job preparation
And after the programme?
Working for a company
Our network of partner companies hosts interns and recruits our learners.
Starting your own business
With a modest set of tools, a tiler can quickly become self-employed, working for private clients and small construction firms. The institute helps them draw up their first quotes, build a client network and team up with other tradespeople.
Our supportDIGITAL & AI IN THIS TRADE
Tile layout apps, quantity calculations on a spreadsheet, before/after photos shared on WhatsApp and Facebook: digital tools help tilers prepare their jobs and find customers.
“Digital skills and AI” moduleEntry requirements
- Able to read, write and count
- Minimum age 16
- Good physical condition
- Motivation interview
Free pre-registration with no commitment, followed by an orientation test and an interview at the institute.