712203 - Tiler

Lais tiles on walls and floors. The drawings are examined, the number of tiles is calculated. From component parts or packaged dry mix, they prepare mortars and pastes. They adjust the tiles, cut them, drill holes in them, and polish corners and edges.

Main activities

* prepare the base for laying tiles, mark the edge lines and determine the contours of the area and height;
* select suitable materials and calculate their quantities;
* examine the drawings, calculate the number of tiles;
* prepare adhesives or mortar, apply the latest tile laying techniques, fill the joints with paste and sealing materials;
* use tile laying machines and manual and measurement tools.

Characteristic competences

* prepare the base, the surface for laying tiles;
* select suitable materials, tiles, binding materials;
* lay tiles according to prepared drawings, calculate their quantity;
* prepare adhesives and mortars for tile laying, adjust, cut tiles;
* comply with occupational safety rules.