How to become a tiler
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
College
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills needed to do this job. Courses include:
- Level 1 Certificate in Wall and Floor Tiling
- Level 2 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Some colleges offer short courses in tiling that you can try before deciding whether to take a longer course that leads to a qualification.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
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Apprenticeship
You can get into this career through a wall and floor tiling intermediate apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
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.
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Registration
- you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
Further information
You'll find more details about tiling careers and training from Go Construct and The Tile Association.