Wall and Floor Tilers
ANZSCO 3334
21,800
17%
7%
39 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling.
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About this career
Wall and Floor Tilers lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles on external and internal walls and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes.
What they typically do
- Examining plans, measuring and marking surfaces and laying out work
- Preparing wall and floor surfaces by removing old tiles, grout and adhesive, filling holes and cracks, and cleaning surfaces
- Spreading adhesive onto prepared surfaces and tiles, and setting tiles in position
- Using tile-cutting tools to cut and shape tiles needed for edges and corners, and around objects such as fittings and pipes
- Ensuring tiles are correctly aligned and spaced
- Grouting tiles, and cleaning and removing excess grout
- Applying waterproofing systems
- May lay floors of granolithic, terrazzo, cement or similar composition
- May lay coloured tiles in patterns to create mosaics
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Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Wall and Floor Tilers.
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Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
CPC31320 · AQF 3 · 205 providers