Free Level 2 Wall and floor tiler Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train on the job, earning while you learn, with your employer supporting you throughout. Over 30 months, you'll develop the skills to tile walls and floors in domestic and commercial settings, including houses, schools, offices, hospitals, airports, and factories. The work covers ceramic and natural stone tiles, a range of installation techniques, and both internal and external tiling. You'll work independently and as part of a team.
Who this course is for
Wall and Floor Tilers operate in domestic and commercial properties undertaking all types of wall and floor tiling. Premises include houses, schools, offices, airports hospitals, factories and construction sites. The is varied work; tilers utilise and install a wide range of ceramic and natural stone tiles using different techniques. Tilers work both internally and externally; they work individually and/or as part of a team. They have a good knowledge of tiles, backgrounds and ancillary products and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements. They are good problem solvers and communicators and are able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades. The tiler must also be able to interpret drawings and be able to extract relevant information to the task in hand. The tiler must be able to recognise and achieve high levels of quality in their finished work.
What you will learn
You'll install ceramic and natural stone tiles on walls and floors in domestic and commercial properties.
You'll apply different tiling techniques for internal and external surfaces.
You'll assess and prepare backgrounds and substrates before tiling.
You'll select and use appropriate ancillary products and adhesives.
You'll work safely and to specification on construction sites, schools, hospitals, and other premises.
You'll work both independently and as part of a tiling team.
How you will learn
This is a work-based apprenticeship. You learn by doing the job, building skills through practical, on-site experience with your employer. Assessment is through an End Point Assessment, which tests your competence against the occupational standard for wall and floor tiling. The End Point Assessment is carried out by an independent assessor at the end of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Vocational Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Wall and floor tiler: install tiles in homes, offices, and public buildings.
Ceramic tiler: specialist work with ceramic and porcelain tiles.
Stone tiler: natural stone installation in commercial and high-end domestic projects.
Construction site tiler: tiling on large-scale commercial and public sector builds.
Self-employed tiler: run your own domestic and commercial tiling business.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ in Wall and Floor Tiling: deepens technical skills and supports progression to senior or supervisory tiling roles.
CSCS Skilled Worker Card: required on most construction sites; the Level 2 End Point Assessment supports your application.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): useful if you move into a supervisory or team-leader role on site.
