Level 1 Diploma in Wall & Floor Tiling

This level allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Tiling. It covers the following skills: •Apply and Fix Tiling Materials to Wall and Floor Installations •Handle and Store Tiling Materials and Components •Mix Tiling materials •Prepare Tiles for fixing to wall and Floor Installations •Set Out Tiling Components Functional Skills will be a mandatory part of your programme and followed at the appropriate level. These will provide you with the practical skills to work confidently, effectivey and independently. They open doors to learning, to life and to work. These skills are valued by employers and further education and are a platform on which to build other employability skills. Better functional skills can mean a better future - as learners or as employees and in everyday life. Functional Skills are essential skills in English, Mathematics and ICT that enable everyone to deal with the practical problems and challenges of life - at home, in education and at work. They reinforce skills in communication, problem solving, listening and time management. For example, they help us recognise good value deals when making purchases, in writing an effective application letter, or when using the internet to access local services or online banking. They are about using English, Mathematics and ICT in everyday situations.

You will need 5 GCSEs grades A*-E which include Maths and English. You will also have to undertake the College Initial Assessment. All results will be discussed further at inteview stage. Candidates will need to bring with them steel toe capped/safety boots. Any other equipment (if necessary) will be explained later in the application process.

Learning and assessment will combine both theory and practical sessions. Assessment will come in the form of multiple choice questions, either paper based or online, a log book of work and various practical assignments covering the performance outcomes. All elements must be achieved, as well as Functional Skills in order to successfully complete the programme.