Why do an introduction to tiling course?

An introductory trade course is a great way to learn some basic skills if you have a DIY project in mind or if you’re curious about whether the trade could be a potential new career path.

These courses are taught over five days or two weekends, which isn’t a long time, but you’ll be amazed at how much you can learn.

“Introduction to tiling course was very good. I’ve never tiled before, so this course was ideal. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to do DIY like me or for someone who wants to start out in trade.” – Barry’s review via Trustpilot

Let’s look at the Introduction to Tiling course to find out what you can learn.

What are the course details?

  • Learn basic tiling skills
  • Taught over five day or two weekend course
  • Learn floor and wall tiling
  • No entry requirements
  • Assured City & Guilds certificate

What you’ll learn on the Introduction to Tiling:

  • How to prepare the area for tiling
  • How to set out tiles
  • How to cut and lay tiles
  • How to grout tiles
  • How to clean freshly laid tiles
  • Which adhesives to use and why
  • How to use different tiling tools
  • How to install tiles

Why is the Introduction to Tiling course suitable for DIY tiling?

There are many tiling jobs that might need doing around the home. Simple maintenance jobs like re-grouting tiles or refixing loose tiles, if you’re able to tackle these types of tasks yourself, you could save money and time because you’re not trying to find a tradesman to come out for a small job.

On the bigger jobs, like installing a kitchen splashback, tiling your own bathroom or laying floor tiles in your hallway, there will undoubtedly be opportunities to save money on installation if you’re not paying out for a trade, but think of the satisfaction when you give them the final wipe over and stand back to admire your handywork.

Why is the Introduction to Tiling course suitable for construction careers?

The introductory construction courses are a great way to get a taste of a particular trade. If you’re considering a career in tiling, the five-day course will allow you to see if it’s right for you and learn a great deal about the trade in general as well as basic skills in wall and floor tiling.

As the course is approved by City & Guilds, if you decide that you want to go for the full City & Guilds Tiling course (6219-08 certificate), the week’s learning can transfer seamlessly over to the five-week course – you’re not paying again to go over the stuff you’ve already learnt.

As a City & Guilds-approved training centre, Able Skills delivers industry-recognised construction courses to help individuals build skills and build careers. Our entry-level courses have been expertly designed to equip complete beginners with the confidence and competence to use their newly learned construction skills, whether that’s in their own home or at work.