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Hands On Floor And
Wall Tiling A Lucrative Career Move..
Floor and wall tilers tile surfaces on
jobs ranging from patios, domestic
kitchens and bathrooms to industrial
premises, swimming pools, shops, hotels
and offices. They work with a variety of
materials including ceramics,
terracotta, stone, granite, marble and
adhesives, choosing the most appropriate
material to match the proposed use of
the area, or working to plans drawn up
by
an architect or builder.
Tasks include setting out an area to
calculate the amount of tiles and
adhesives needed; using hand-cutters or
machine tools to cut tiles to size and
shape; leveling off surfaces with
plaster, sand or cement; fixing wall or
floor
tiles then applying the grout before
finishing the area. If the project
involves restoration work, tilers may
have to repair or remove the previous
surface before setting out. So it may be
useful to have a basic knowledge of
plastering.
On large projects, tilers work in teams.
Most tilers will work on both floors
and walls to increase employment
opportunities. Some tilers specialize in
one
or more areas of complex or difficult
work, such as mosaics.
Tilers work in a variety of locations,
and spend a lot of time bending and
kneeling, so the work can be physically
demanding. When using adhesives and
grouts, personal protective equipment
may be required. You may need to work
away from home for periods of time,
depending on the contract.
Skills and
Interests
To be a tiler you should:
· Have good practical skills
· Be able to work accurately and have a
careful, methodical approach
· Have good numerical skills for
measuring and calculating quantities
of
materials
· Be creative and have an appreciation
of design, for producing or
matching patterns and colors
· Be able to follow technical plans
· Be generally fit, for bending and
carrying tools and materials
· Be able to work as part of a team and
alone
· Have a pleasant manner for dealing
with clients in their own homes or
offices
· Be able to keep paperwork and accounts
up to date if self-employed.
Training
For adult learners most of the training
will be centre based with the
possibility of some hands-on training in
the workplace. A four to six week
course is recommended if you are
intending to do tiling as a career and
it is
important to build a portfolio of your
work in the training centre. Once you
have completed your centre based
training. You can work towards the NVQs/SVQs
in Wall and Floor Tiling at levels 2 and
3. This is done by building a
portfolio of evidence while in the
training centre and on-site. About 6
months
into work as a tiler it’s recommended
that you get an on site assessor to
assess you and help you complete your
portfolio for your NVQ. There is an
organization called OSAT who could help
you with this route - combining
portfolio building with assessment in
the workplace through an employer
or on your
own.
For more
details..contact:
info@architectsuae.com
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