Looking to kickstart your career in tiling? Perhaps you’ve already got a few years under your belt and want to expand your skill set? Maybe you just want some basic skills for a DIY project at home? Whatever your end goal, Able Skills offers a range of expert-led tiling courses to suit all levels of experience.
What does a tiler do?
A tiler works with materials like ceramics, slate and marble to tile surfaces in a variety of different settings. Your day-to-day tasks could include:
- Estimating and quoting clients based on required materials
- Repairing and removing old tiles and surfaces
- Preparing surfaces, levelling off with plaster, sand or cement
- Cutting tiles to size and shape with hand-cutters or bench-mounted tools
- Fixing tiles in place and applying adhesives to finish
Why are training and qualifications important to the trade?
Due to the tools and materials used in the tiling industry, health and safety needs to be at the forefront of your training, protecting both yourself and your potential clients. Learning under the guidance of experienced tradespeople is also vital when it comes to upholding high standards in your work going forward.
For tilers who want to work on-site, you’ll need to hold a CSCS Card. To register for this you’ll need to pass a health, safety and environment test (HS&E).
Tiling courses at Able Skills
Introduction to Tiling: A short, intensive course that’s ideal for anyone wanting to learn basic tiling skills, and potentially move into more in-depth training afterwards.
Advanced Tiling Course: Aimed at those who already have basic tiling skills, and want to expand their knowledge and abilities further.
3 Week DIY Tiling Course: A package for those that want an advanced introduction to tiling, incorporating basic skills, before moving onto more complex tasks and finally undertaking a City & Guilds assessment.
4 Week DIY Tiling Course: For those who want to learn tiling comprehensively and be able to undertake the most common aspects of the trade. Ideal for those sticking to domestic tiling, or for plumbers and kitchen fitters that want to expand their offering.
City & Guilds Tiling Course: From the very basic to the more difficult aspects of tiling, this programme of learning will see you competent to undertake the most difficult of tiling tasks, and be recognised with a City & Guilds certificate upon completion.
NVQ Level 2 Tiling Course: An eight-week course that will take you from the basics, through to a C&G assessment and ultimately be prepared for NVQ registration and full-time work.
Level 2 Tiling Diploma: A mixture of practical and theory-based assessments, this course is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of the industry wanting to come straight in at level 2.
Experienced Tilers who need NVQ: For experienced tilers who require a formal qualification. No site assessments are needed, just a profiling session at Able Skills, evidence gathered by yourself and a practical test to confirm your competence.
Work-based assessments for Tiling NVQ Level 2: If you’re a tiler with less than five years of experience, Able Skills can arrange the necessary work-based assessments needed for your NVQ Level 2.
Testimonials
“Very comprehensive training in a very well kitted and well run facility. Extremely approachable, friendly and knowledgeable staff.”
Stuart, Introduction to Tiling
“I took the one week course for tiling and the accommodation was very clean and quiet, the instructors were very friendly and nice. I had a good experience with Able Skills.”
Tabish, Introduction to Tiling
Flexible tiling training
We understand everyone’s circumstances are different, which is why we try to make all of our training as accessible and inclusive as possible. This means many of our tiling courses can be completed part-time, or there’s the option of completing the shorter courses and using them towards a qualification. For students who need somewhere to stay while you complete your course, we’re also able to offer affordable accommodation close by.