Wall and Floor Tiling qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 27 Jul 2023

This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Wall and Floor Tiling.

You have some knowledge and basic skills in wall and floor tiling or carrying out building maintenance work - probably from a role where you work under supervision. You want recognition for your skills, giving you the chance to take on more responsibility.

We have produced sample tests to enable tutors and learners to experience the look and feel of e-volve prior to sitting the test, and also experience the type and style of question that will be asked in the test.

You can access the sample tests by clicking on the links below.

The sample tests cover the following units:

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Northern Ireland

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Level 1

This level allows candidates to learn, develop and practise 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

Level 1 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling (6710-13)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023

Level 1 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling

Accreditation No: 600/8786/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 40 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 392 - 392 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 400 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £118.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2

This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Tiling.

It covers the following skills:

Preparing Backgrounds for Tiling
Forming sand and cement screeds
Tile Wall Surfaces
Tile Floor Surfaces

Our Extended Diplomas are intended for use as part of apprenticeships for learners just starting out in construction trades, typically at age 16. Centres are advised to use both the Level 1 and Level 2 handbooks, which contain all the units for the extended diplomas.

Level 2 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling (6710-23)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling

Accreditation No: 600/8785/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 45 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 435 - 435 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 450 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Extended Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling (6710-50)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026 Supportive services: SmartScreen

Level 2 Extended Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling

Accreditation No: 600/9225/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 89 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 757 - 757 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 780 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Additional information for centres

SMARTSCREEN IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUALIFICATION

SmartScreen is our online portal for tutor, assessors and learners that provides unit-specific support materials and tutor forums to complement the delivery and learning experience

Visit Smartscreen.co.uk >

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

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Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

6710 Level 1

Assessment materials

Centre documents

6710-13 L1 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling Qualification handbook v1-2 pdf 621 KB 24 Jul 2018

Wall and Floor Tiling (6710)