Tasks and responsibilities
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
Minimum experience as a Wall and Floor Tiler for 3-5 years
AQF Certificate III including
at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV