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Tiling walls and floors.
This occupation is found in both new build and refurbishment construction sector. Wall and Floor Tilers operate in domestic and commercial properties undertaking all types of wall and floor tiling. Premises include houses, schools, offices, airports hospitals, factories, and construction sites. Wall and Floor Tilers could be working for either a sole trader or a large limited company.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to install of a wide range of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles using different techniques. Wall and Floor Tilers work both internally and externally. They have a good knowledge of tiles, backgrounds, and ancillary products. They understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements. Wall and Floor Tilers interpret drawings to extract relevant information to the task in hand. They work to clients’ specifications following design drawings, compliance sheets and manufacturers’ specification. Wall and Floor Tilers recognise and achieve high levels of quality in their finished work, working to current British Standards.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with clients, site managers, and other trades.
Wall and Floor Tilers work individually and as part of a team. They are good problem solvers and communicators and are able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for completing their own work, with minimal supervision, ensuring they meet installation quality standards and deadlines. They may work as part of a team, with responsibility for a specific aspect of the installation, contributing to the completion of the project.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 30 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.
The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 70 minutes to complete it.
Practical assessment with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 12 hours. They will ask you at least 3 questions.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 45 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Occupational standard and end-point assessment plan revised to reduce the wall tile size in the practical assessment. Add the requirement for tile pattern to be brick or stacker bond in the practical assessment. Amend practical assessment and S18 to grout wall or floor tiles rather than both. | 16/12/2024 | Not set |
| 1.3 | Occupational standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised. | 15/03/2024 | 15/12/2024 |
| 1.2 | End-point assessment plan revised | 30/03/2023 | 14/03/2024 |
| 1.1 | End-point assessment plan revised | 11/02/2021 | 29/03/2023 |
| 1.0 | Retired | 23/11/2018 | 10/02/2021 |
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