Tiler
As a roof tiler, you use tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface on the roof.
Wall and floor tilers lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles on external and internal walls and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes.
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Benefits
- Indoor and Outdoor work
- Physical work
- Earn while you learn
A typical day may involve:
- studying drawings, specifications and work sites to determine materials required
- erecting ladders and scaffolds
- placing and securing waterproof sheets over eaves
- nailing and stapling roofing underlay to roofs
- aligning starter rows of roofing material with edges of roofs, securing with wire, staples and nails, and overlapping successive layers of tiles
- sizing and cutting roofing material to fit around vents, chimney edges, corners and ridges
- fixing edge and ridge tiles in cement mortar
- slipping roofing material under prefabricated flashing and nailing it down
- caulking and flashing exposed nail heads to prevent leaks
- 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
It helps to be good at:
- Physical tasks
- Using tools
- Working at heights
Qualifications/pathway options:
- Cert III Roof Tiling
- Cert III Wall and Floor Tiling
- Apprenticeship
You may be able to work in:
- Construction
Related Roles
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Builder and Plumbing labourer
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Roof Plumber
- Builder
