Tiler
Prepare, select, cut and lay tiles as specified on various surfaces.
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- What's it like to be a Tiler?
- How to become a Tiler
- Latest Tiler jobs
- Top skills and experience for Tilers
- Is Tiler the right role for you?
- Tiler role reviews
What's it like to be a Tiler?
Tilers lay tiles of ceramic, stone, glass or other substances as specified in design briefs. They prepare surfaces to be tiled, select and cut tiles to fit, prepare and apply adhesives, lay tiles and apply grouting and sealants.
Tasks and duties
- Inspect and interpret plans.
- Prepare work areas on floors and walls by removing old tiles, adhesive and grout; filling gaps, crack and holes; and ensuring all surfaces are clean.
- Waterproof tiles with specialised products and techniques.
How to become a Tiler
You can become a Tiler by completing a 4-year apprenticeship. As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete a Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31311), which is a nationally accredited qualification.
- Complete a tiling apprenticeship and the Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31311). Additionally, if you plan to work in the construction industry, you’ll need to hold a White Card.
- After gaining some experience in the industry, many Tilers start their own business. If this is something you want to pursue it can be a good idea to do some additional business training.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Tiler employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Tiling
Waterproofing
Grouting
Construction Induction White Card
Ceramics
Drivers Licence
Screeding
Renovations
Installation
Carpentry
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Latest Tiler reviews
Oct 2018
Tiling is a rewarding job that pays quite well but can put a strain on your body.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Construction
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationTiling
The good thingsGood work environment, can be great job satisfaction and generally have a good work/life balance.
The challengesBiggest challenge would be the ageing body. Tiling isn’t too friendly on your back and knees.
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Oct 2018
Tiling is physical and tricky work with great job satisfaction and decent pay
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationProfessional gambling
The good thingsI always enjoyed the job satisfaction the most, you would walk into and empty bathroom or house and there’d be a brand new bathroom ,kitchen or floor when you left
The challengesIt’s a physical job which can be challenging but also enjoyable but the most challenging part was working out a plan on were to start and how it was all going to lay out
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