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.
Tasks Include:
- 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.
Skill Level: 3
Occupation List: MLTSSL
Specialisations:
- Ceramic Tiler
- Mosaic Tiler
Your Potential Pathways to Permanent Residency
189 Independent | 190 State | 491 State | 491 Family | 186 Direct | 494 SESR | 482 TSS | 407 Training | 485 Graduate |
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Education Requirement
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Certain countries are not exempt from this criterion, so it is important that Tilers should obtain a Certificate III Wall and Floor Tiling.
Education | Average Cost (AUD) | Access to Graduate Visa |
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling | $24,000 | Yes |
WA schools | $24,000 | Yes |
Skills Assessment with Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
Types of Skills Assessments available. | Eligibility |
Offshore Skills Assessment (OSAP)
| Required by persons who hold a passport from a country listed in https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/osap-nominated-occupations-countries-and-sars Could apply whether you have a qualification or not. Applicants must have the required work experience. |
Migration Skills Assessment
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Temporary Skills Shortage Skills Assessment | Required by passport holders from the following country whilst applying for a Subclass 482 Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00294 |
Job Ready Program
| Four stage process which allows applicants to complete their skills assessment after 1 year. Must hold a graduate visa and completed their education in Australia. Optimal choice for those wanting to do points migration. |
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