You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills needed to do this job. Courses include:
Some colleges offer short DIY courses in tiling that you can try before deciding whether to take a longer course that leads to a qualification.
Entry requirements:
You could apply to do a Wall and Floor Tiling Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 3 years to complete and combines on-the-job training with off-site study.
Entry requirements:
You may be able to start work as a site labourer or tiler's 'mate' and do further training on the job to qualify as a tiler.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Tilers fix tiles to walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops and restaurants, using materials like ceramics, slate, stone and marble.
As a wall and floor tiler, you'll:
Location : You could work at a client's home, at a client's business or on a construction site.
Environment : Your working environment may be dusty, noisy and physically demanding.
Uniform : You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
With experience and extra training, you could move into:
You could also train apprentices in further education or set up your own business.