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Hands On Floor And Wall Tiling A Lucrative Career Move..
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World Press Centre: (Press Release) - Feb 20, 2011 -:
Floor and wall tilers tile surfaces on jobs ranging from patios, domestic
kitchens and bathrooms to industrial premises, swimming pools, shops, hotels
and offices. They work with a variety of materials including ceramics,
terracotta, stone, granite, marble and adhesives, choosing the most appropriate
material to match the proposed use of the area, or working to plans drawn up by
an architect or builder.

Tasks include setting out an area to calculate the amount of tiles and
adhesives needed; using hand-cutters or machine tools to cut tiles to size and
shape; leveling off surfaces with plaster, sand or cement; fixing wall or floor
tiles then applying the grout before finishing the area. If the project
involves restoration work, tilers may have to repair or remove the previous
surface before setting out. So it may be useful to have a basic knowledge of
plastering.

On large projects, tilers work in teams. Most tilers will work on both floors
and walls to increase employment opportunities. Some tilers specialize in one
or more areas of complex or difficult work, such as mosaics.

Tilers work in a variety of locations, and spend a lot of time bending and
kneeling, so the work can be physically demanding. When using adhesives and
grouts, personal protective equipment may be required. You may need to work
away from home for periods of time, depending on the contract.

Skills and Interests

To be a tiler you should:
· Have good practical skills
· Be able to work accurately and have a careful, methodical approach
· Have good numerical skills for measuring and calculating quantities

  of materials
· Be creative and have an appreciation of design, for producing or

  matching patterns and colors
· Be able to follow technical plans
· Be generally fit, for bending and carrying tools and materials
· Be able to work as part of a team and alone
· Have a pleasant manner for dealing with clients in their own homes or offices
· Be able to keep paperwork and accounts up to date if self-employed.

Training

For adult learners most of the training will be centre based with the
possibility of some hands-on training in the workplace. A four to six week
course is recommended if you are intending to do tiling as a career and it is
important to build a portfolio of your work in the training centre. Once you
have completed your centre based training. You can work towards the NVQs/SVQs
in Wall and Floor Tiling at levels 2 and 3. This is done by building a
portfolio of evidence while in the training centre and on-site. About 6 months
into work as a tiler it’s recommended that you get an on site assessor to
assess you and help you complete your portfolio for your NVQ. There is an
organization called OSAT who could help you with this route - combining
portfolio building with assessment in the workplace through an employer

or on your own.  For more details..contact: info@architectsuae.com

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