Tilesetters

(NOC 7283)
+12.05%
 

What do Tilesetters do?

Tile setters cover interior / exterior walls, floors, and ceilings with ceramic, marble and quarry tile, mosaics, and terrazzo. They also produce decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.

How to become: Tilesetters

In general, you need a high school diploma. To gain trade certification, you must finish a two- to four-year apprenticeship, depending on your area of work, or have a combination of three or four years' experience and high school, college or industry courses. You may need trade certification to work in your province/territory or on federal projects. Many recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 1 in 5 has a trade / vocational certificate or community college diploma.

Where to study for a career as: Tilesetters

Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Trades / Technology Certificate
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Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Technology Fundamentals Certificate
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Building Construction Technician Diploma
Trades Fundamentals Certificate
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Trades Fundamentals Certificate
Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices Diploma; Co-op
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Carpentry and Renovation Techniques Certificate
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Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Carpentry and Renovation Technician Diploma
Trade Fundamentals Certificate
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Tilesetters make?

Low:
$41,600
Average:
$62,587
High:
$83,221

Job openings for Tilesetters

Job Seekers:
7,700
Job Openings:
6,400