Occupation Profile – Wall and Floor Tiler – (ANZSCO 333411) – Skilled / Employer-Sponsored Migration

Occupation TitleWALL AND FLOOR TILER
ANZSCO Code333411
Occupations in this Group333411 Wall and Floor Tiler
DescriptionLays ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles on external and internal walls and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level3
SpecialisationCeramic Tiler
Mosaic Tiler
Occupation ListMedium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186
CaveatsNone
Tasks-examining plans, measuring and marking surfaces and laying out work
-preparing wall and floor surfaces by removing old tiles, grout and adhesive, filling holes and cracks, and cleaning surfaces
-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
-ensuring tiles are correctly aligned and spaced
-grouting tiles, and cleaning and removing excess grout
-applying waterproofing systems
-may lay floors of granolithic, terrazzo, cement or similar composition
-may lay coloured tiles in patterns to create mosaics
Skills Assessment AuthorityTrades Recognition Australia
Related OccupationsNone
State Sponsorship OptionsSkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship
English RequirementsCompetent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill)