Not currently running. Tiling shares workshop bays with plastering and kitchen fitting, which are being set up at our new Price Street Business Centre site. The course below is ready to run — register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as dates are confirmed.
Course Overview
Our Tiling course gives you the core skills of a working tiler: setting out, cutting and fixing wall and floor tiles, working with adhesives and grouts, and finishing to a professional standard. Built for new entrants moving into construction trades, with strong demand from renovation, kitchen and bathroom work across the region.What You’ll Learn
- Tiling fundamentals and proper tool handling
- Mixing adhesives and grouts to the right consistency
- Setting out tiles for balanced, symmetrical layouts
- Fixing wall and floor tiles to line, level, and plumb
- Cutting tiles accurately, including around edges and corners
- Preparing and priming surfaces for tiling
- Working with ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles
- Waterproofing (tanking) wet areas such as showers
- Grouting, sealing, cleaning, and finishing techniques
- Safe working on site and around materials
Course Duration
5 days of practical, hands-on training using real tiles, adhesives, and dedicated tiling bays at our Birkenhead workshop.Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications required. A reasonable level of physical fitness is needed — tiling is physical, methodical work. Candidates must be 18 or over.Who Is This Course For?
Designed for adults wanting to enter tiling as a trade, including career-changers, those returning to work, and people building a second income. Tiling is one of the trades best suited to working for yourself, and one of the most consistently in-demand across renovation, kitchen and bathroom projects.Certification
On successful completion you receive a recognised qualification through one of our awarding bodies (NOCN or Open Awards). You’ll also gain the safe-working foundations needed for CSCS card progression.Cost & Funding
This course is delivered through several funded routes — DWP-funded for unemployed adults via our delivery partners, employer-funded with CITB grant support, and self-funded for those paying directly. Talk to us about which route fits your situation.Register your interest
Tell us which trade you’re interested in and where you’re based. We’ll come back with dates, fees, and whether you’re eligible for a funded place.