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[The D]

If you had the opportunity to re write the questions for the tiling job knowledge papers what questions would you ask ?

 

[Dougs Third Go]

who's responsible for the prep work?

 

[Aston]

my question would be along the lines of dougs prep issues,
please bring back rendering and screeding as part of a tilers trade.
that way they could do the job that so many are making a mess of...more skills, more recognition, more money and less delays!!

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I don't know the existing questions tbh Deano, but they need to reflect todays modern products/materials and how to use them.

 

[The D]

Lets say at the end of 1 year what questions would you expect a trainee tiler to be able to answer ?

 

[Aston]

the time?

 

[Dougs Third Go]

Lets say at the end of 1 year what questions would you expect a trainee tiler to be able to answer ?

which substrates will hold certain tiles, ie the 20kg for skim, 32kg for plasterboard etc. Levels of deflection and how to eradicate/minimise deflection.

 

[Ajax123]

How to prep and tile successfully to anhydrite screed :hurray:rrr:

 

[Aston]

sorry deano, i'll behave myself ;0)

1. how to set out
2.how to measure up
3.weight ratios
4. the composition of ceramic & porcelain tiles
5. knowledge of all the relevant tools
4. health & safety in the work place
5. what adhesive for what situation
6. controlling background suction


theres 6 to begin with

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I think what should be drilled into a first year trainee, and one that should really be paramount is "how to keep your work station safe". Granted, that can be applied to any trade or vocation, but a first year trainee should be able to answer that question in his/her given trade.