Wall & Floor Tiling Apprentice

Signet Employment Hub; Sydney; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Employment Hub invites applications for a Wall and Floor Tiler Trainee to undertake structured workplace-based training under the supervision of qualified tradespeople. The program emphasises preparation, installation, finishing and maintenance of tiled surfaces in line with Australian requirements.

You will study plans, measure layouts, prepare surfaces, apply adhesives, cut tiles, install various tile types, grout and waterproofing, finishing to the required standard while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Candidates should have relevant education, training, qualifications and/or experience in wall and floor tiling.
• Willingness to undertake further occupational training.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Study plans, specifications and work instructions to determine materials and installation procedures.
• Measure and mark surfaces to establish tile layouts.
• Prepare surfaces for tiling.
• Apply adhesives and position tiles.
• Cut and shape tiles using hand and power tools.
• Install ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass and other tiles.
• Ensure tiles are aligned, level and spaced.
• Grout tiled surfaces and remove excess grout.
• Apply waterproofing systems.
• Complete finishing work to required standards.
• Clean and maintain the work area.
• Use tiling tools safely and follow health and safety procedures.
• Follow workplace procedures.

Skills

Surface preparation

Measurement

Tile cutting

Waterproofing

Tool safety

Education

Tiling education/experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Signet Employment Hub invites applications for a Wall and Floor Tiler Trainee to undertake structured workplace-based training under the supervision of qualified tradespeople. The program emphasises preparation, installation, finishing and maintenance of tiled surfaces in line with Australian requirements.

You will study plans, measure layouts, prepare surfaces, apply adhesives, cut tiles, install various tile types, grout and waterproofing, finishing to the required standard while maintaining a