Tiling Apprenticeship
About the company
Golden West Group Training Scheme Inc was founded on 21st September 1988. Our success over the past 30 years is being able to say we have supported more than 3,000 apprentices and trainees to complete their trade. While the years have passed and Golden West has seen many changes including changes to our name — our focus and vision remains the same. To grow and sustain apprenticeships in Queensland. We are committed to connecting talented apprentices and trainees with local employers and providing a dedicated and personal service to support the apprenticeship process from commencement to completion. We are helping to change lives, create careers and build sustainable communities.
About the job
The purpose of this Tiling Apprenticeship in Toowoomba is to provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.
About you
- A willingness to develop skills and knowledge. - The ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required. - The desire to make a positive contribution to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and adhering to the relevant workplace policies and procedures. - The ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace. - The ability to develop effective working relationships both in the workplace as well as with Golden West Apprenticeships team members. - The ability to complete timesheets correctly and on-time.
What to expect
Wall and floor tilers lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass and other types of tiles on external and internal walls and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes. Day-to-day tasks may include: - applying waterproofing systems - preparing wall and floor surfaces by removing old tiles, grout and adhesive, filling holes and cracks, and cleaning surfaces - grouting tiles, and cleaning and removing excess grout - ensuring tiles are correctly aligned and spaced - examining plans, measuring and marking surfaces and laying out work - may lay coloured tiles in patterns to create mosaics - 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.
