SQA Professional Development Award in Tiling (SCQF Level 6)

Course description

This is a comprehensive tiling course suitable for beginners and anyone who wants to retrain as a Wall & Floor tiler. It is also suitable for continuing professional development. This involves 12 weeks training with us with some home study. The PDA covers specialist skills fixing wall and floor tiles, floor screeding and repair and restoration.  The PDA has been developed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority in partnership with employers and industry. The course will help employers meet skills gaps and can also be completed by those who wish to gain employment in the sector.

Who is this for?

All levels

Curriculum

You will cover the following units:

• Appreciation of Access Platforms and Equipment
• Cement Rendering for Tile Work
• Complex Cutting and Shaping of Tiles
• Construction Drawing for Tile Work
• Estimating and Calculations for Tile Work
• Fixing Floor Tiles Using Adhesives
• Fixing Mosaics to Walls and Floors
• Fixing Wall Tiles Using Thin Set Adhesives
• Floor Screeding for Tile Work
• Hand Fixing Using Sand and Cement Mortar
• Isolating Membranes and Movement Joints
• Project Planning and Preparation
• Repair and Restoration
• Setting Out for Tiling Applications
• Tiling Equipment and Power Tools
• Tiling Floors In situ
• Tiling Material and Technology
• Tiling to Staircase Walls
• Tiling to Steps
• Conform to General Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
• Confirm Work Activities and Resources for the Work
• Develop and Maintain Good Working Relationships
• Confirm the Occupational Method of Work
• Conform to Productive Working Practices
• Move, Handle or Store Resources
• Construction Craft Associated Subjects

You can also join our tilers support group on completion for support and to arrange onsite work experience.

Certificate

PDA in Wall and Floor Tiling (SCQF Level 6)

Other information and costs

£6000

12 weeks

(This course is currently eligible for Enhanced Learning Credits (armed forces)).