WALL AND FLOOR TILING Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 2
Apprenticeship
Greenbank Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

Tiling is a highly specialised job, with tiles being used worldwide in modern day architecture and construction. Floor and wall tiling involves laying various types of tiles including marble, ceramic and porcelain, in a diverse range of locations.

The Wall and Floor Tiling Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the field of wall and floor tiling. This apprenticeship offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in working with tiles and other related materials to gain practical experience and develop essential skills in tiling techniques, surface preparation, and finishing.

Throughout the apprenticeship, participants will learn the fundamental principles of wall and floor tiling, including surface preparation, tile installation, grouting, and finishing techniques. They will gain an understanding of different types of surfaces, tiles, adhesives, grouts, and tools used in the trade, as well as the various methods and techniques employed in achieving precise and visually appealing tile installations.

Applicants will need to be flexible and willing to travel to different locations. They will also need to be good with their hands and have an eye for detail. Applicants will also need to discuss various designs with clients or householders, so the ability to communicate well is important.

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age:
1. A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school/Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July.
2. A school leaver/FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school or College.
Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent paid employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the employer.
Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.
Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2/Level 3 apprenticeship framework.
Meet any health requirements (e.g., colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.
Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g., GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.
Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer and approved by the Department.
Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department.

Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Modules

Prepare surfaces for tiling
Setting out from plans
Maintain and repair tiled surfaces
Laying wall and floor tiles
Tiling tools and equipment
Health and safety

Assessment in the Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship is based on a combination of workplace observations, practical skills tests and written assignments. Apprentices will demonstrate their competence through practical tasks and observations, such as surface preparation, tile installation, and achieving different types of finishes. They will also be required to complete written assignments to assess their understanding of tiling principles and techniques.

On successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship, students can progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Wall & Floor Tiling offered at SRC.

Upon successful completion of the Wall and Floor Tiling Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship, individuals will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue professional opportunities in the field of wall and floor tiling. Graduates may find employment opportunities with tiling contractors, construction companies, or self-employment as independent tilers. They may work on a variety of projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties, where their skills in achieving precise and visually appealing tile installations will be in demand.