§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

tile fitter

Tile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors.

Description

Tile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors. They cut tiles to the right size and shape, prepare the surface, and put the tiles in place flush and straight. Tile fitters may also take on creative and artistic projects, with some laying mosaics.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of tile adhesive sanding techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

art history aesthetics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply tile adhesive inspect construction supplies lay tiles use measurement instruments mix construction grouts use safety equipment in construction caulk expansion joints transport construction supplies work ergonomically snap chalk line cut tiles follow health and safety procedures in construction types of tile fill tile joints plan tiling

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)