WALL AND FLOOR TILING Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 3
Apprenticeship
Greenbank Campus
NOCN_CSkills Awards

Overview

Tiling has become a specialised job used worldwide in modern day architecture and construction. Wall and floor tiling involves laying various types of tiles including marble, ceramic and porcelain. The job locations range from bathrooms and kitchens to churches, swimming pools and hospitals.

Students will need to be flexible and willing to travel to different locations on a regular basis and enjoy meeting new people. They will need to be good with their hands and have a good eye for detail. Learners will also need to discuss various designs with clients or householders, so the ability to communicate well is important.

Throughout the apprenticeship, participants will engage in a wide range of activities related to wall and floor tiling, including surface preparation, tile cutting and fitting, grouting, and finishing techniques. They will learn about different types of tiles, adhesives, grouts, tools, and safety regulations.

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.
Have already achieved a Level 2 in Floor and Will Tiling.
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 will include:

Prepare background surfaces for tiling
Set out walls and floors for tiles
Carry out repairs to tiled surfaces
Use a wide variety of tiles and mosaics
Position and finish wall and floor tiles
Use different types of tiling equipment
Health and safety

Assessment in the Level 3 Apprenticeship is based on a combination of assessed on-site work, internally based assignments and online exams. Apprentices will complete practical assignments that demonstrate their competence in wall and floor tiling skills, including surface preparation, tile cutting and fitting, grouting, and finishing. They will also undertake written exams to assess their understanding of tiling principles, materials, techniques, and safety regulations.

On successful completion of the level 3, students may progress to higher education in related areas such as the construction foundation degrees offered at the College.

Upon successful completion of the Wall and Floor Tiling Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship, apprentices will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a rewarding career as professional tilers in the construction industry. Apprentices may find employment in various sectors such as residential and commercial construction, renovation projects, or work as self-employed contractors. They may specialise in specific areas of tiling, such as mosaic tiling, natural stone installations, or advanced design patterns.