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Wet Trades (Wall & Floor Tiling) (Level 2 Apprenticeship)

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Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Course Overview

This course allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Wall and Floor Tiling. Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge required to understand the processes and procedures while learning the hands-on skills required to become a competent wall and floor tiler. You will develop the knowledge and skills in wall and floor tiling by undertaking such units as:• Health and Safety• Preparing Backgrounds for Tiling• Forming sand and cement screeds• Tile Wall Surfaces• Tile Floor SurfacesOur students also have the opportunity to compete in Regional and UK Competitions with the aim of representing your country at World Skills. To succeed every NWRC student requires determination, an interest in the subject, commitment to your studies and a good work ethic. Students who enter the programme without Maths, English and ICT at grade C or above must also attend additional essential skills which allows for progression to Level 3.The Awarding Body for this course is City & Guilds.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Springtown
    Greystone

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Apprenticeship NI Wet Trades (Wall & Floor Tiling)
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    -
  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Apprenticeship NI Wet Trades (Wall & Floor Tiling)
    Campus: Greystone
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    -

Course Offering

  • Site location Springtown Limavady Greystone

Course Modules

  • Health and Safety in the Wet Trades Industry
  • Understand Building Construction Materials and Methods
  • Preparing Backgrounds For Wall and Floor Tiling
  • Tiling Wall Surfaces
  • Tiling Floor Surfaces
  • Laying Sand and Cement Floor Screeds
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

GCSE Maths and English at Grade D or above/equivalent Ess.skills . You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2025. This course will run subject to numbers or alternatively it will be consolidated to run in one of the campuses.

ROI Requirements

Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O5 or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2025. This course will run subject to numbers or alternatively it will be consolidated to run in one of the campuses.

Work Placement

As an Apprentice you will already be employed. If you are struggling to find employment our dedicated team of Employment Liaison Officers will support you. Our Open Days are also a great opportunity to meet employers. You may also be required to attend college on days outside of the normal class day should Ess. skills be required.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - Students must provide their own PPE for workshop activities safety boots & overalls

What's Next?

Further Study

You can progress to an Apprenticeship at Level 3

Career Prospects

Typical SalariesStarter: £17,000 to £20,000Experienced: £20,000 to £30,000Highly Experienced: £30,000 to £38,000With experience and extra training, you could become a site supervisor, clerk of works or contract manager. You could also work as a trainer and assessor on tiling courses or set up your own business.

Enquiry

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