Level 3 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling – Construction
The Level 3 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling is a nationally recognised qualification for construction professionals specialising in wall and floor tiling.
Delivered by Alternative Training, this qualification enables learners to demonstrate advanced skills, knowledge, and competence in tiling, providing formal recognition of their expertise. Successful completion allows candidates to apply for the Gold CSCS Card, marking them as highly skilled tiling professionals.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Experienced tilers seeking senior-level recognition
Construction operatives specialising in wall and floor tiling
Individuals aiming for supervisory roles or advanced positions
Learners looking to formally recognise and validate their tiling expertise
The course is suitable for learners with existing experience in wall and floor tiling.
What You Will Learn
Learners must complete all mandatory units and select two optional units, demonstrating competence through practical assessment and portfolio evidence:
Mandatory Units – Complete ALL:
Conforming to general health, safety, and welfare in the workplace
Confirming the occupational method of work
Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships
Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area
Preparing backgrounds for tiling
Tiling wall and floor surfaces
Producing complex ceramic, mosaic, and stone surface finishes
Optional Units – Complete TWO:
Laying sand and cement screeds
Providing drainage for tiled surfaces
Laying under-tile heating systems and tiling surfaces
Producing internal and external sand and cement backgrounds
Learners must demonstrate practical competence and understanding across core and optional units.
Course Delivery & Assessment
Course format: Workplace-based assessment and portfolio development
Assessment: Practical assessment, professional discussion, and portfolio review
Duration: Dependent on candidate experience and unit selection
Certification: Level 3 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Assessment takes place in real working conditions to ensure learners meet industry standards.
Why Choose Alternative Training?
At Alternative Training, we deliver industry-focused construction qualifications across Scotland.
Our Wall and Floor Tiling course is designed to:
Recognise advanced practical and theoretical skills
Support career progression and employability
Meet industry standards for tiling professionals
Enable applications for the Gold CSCS Card
Progression & Next Steps
On successful completion of this qualification, learners can:
Apply for the Gold CSCS Card, recognising advanced competence in wall and floor tiling
Progress to supervisory or specialist roles in tiling
Demonstrate professional expertise recognised across the UK construction industry
Lead tiling projects safely and efficiently
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