Prepare And Apply Tiles To Plastered Surfaces And Apply Plaster And Screeds To Walls And Floors Training

Objectives:
• Understand the scope and outcomes of the unit standard.
• Identify tools, materials, and safety requirements for tiling and plastering.
• Explain the properties of different tile types and adhesives.
• Describe the principles of surface preparation for plastered walls and floors.

Topics:
• Overview of unit standard 119070 and course outcomes.
• Health and safety regulations (OHS Act, PPE, hazard identification).
• Tools and equipment: trowels, levels, tile cutters, mixing paddles.
• Materials: cement, sand, aggregates, tiles, adhesives, grouts.
• Surface assessment: moisture, flatness, soundness.
• Basic calculations for material quantities.
• Introduction to screeds and plasters: types and uses.
• Quality control principles.

Objectives:
• Mix plaster and screed materials to correct consistency.
• Apply a plaster coat to a wall surface using proper technique.
• Apply a screed to a floor area, ensuring level and thickness.
• Identify and correct common plastering defects.

Topics:
• Mixing ratios for plaster and screed (cement:sand:water).
• Applying undercoat and finishing coats to walls.
• Floating and ruling techniques for flat surfaces.
• Screed application: screeding boards, compaction, and levelling.
• Curing and protection of fresh plaster and screeds.
• Troubleshooting: cracking, hollow spots, uneven surfaces.
• Practical exercise: plaster a wall section.
• Practical exercise: lay a small screed floor area.

Objectives:
• Measure and mark tile layouts accurately.
• Cut tiles using manual and electric tile cutters.
• Drill holes in tiles for fittings using appropriate bits.
• Handle and store tiles to prevent damage.

Topics:
• Tile layout planning: starting points, symmetry, cuts.
• Measuring and marking tiles for straight and angled cuts.
• Manual tile cutter: scoring and snapping.
• Electric wet saw: safety and operation.
• Cutting curves and notches using nippers and grinders.
• Drilling holes: diamond core bits, water cooling.
• Practical exercise: cut a variety of tiles to specifications.
• Waste minimisation and material handling.

Objectives:
• Select appropriate adhesive for tile type and substrate.
• Mix and apply adhesive to walls using notched trowels.
• Fix tiles to walls with correct spacing and alignment.
• Ensure tiles are level, plumb, and free of lippage.

Topics:
• Types of adhesives: cement-based, epoxy, ready-mixed.
• Mixing adhesive to correct consistency.
• Notched trowel selection: size and shape for tile size.
• Applying adhesive: coverage, combing, open time.
• Fixing tiles: pressing, twisting, using spacers.
• Checking alignment with spirit levels and straightedges.
• Adjusting tiles before adhesive sets.
• Practical exercise: tile a section of wall with large-format tiles.

Objectives:
• Apply adhesive to floors and fix tiles with proper layout.
• Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and edges.
• Prepare joints for grouting by removing spacers and cleaning.
• Apply grout to tile joints using proper technique.

Topics:
• Floor tiling: starting from centre or edge.
• Adhesive application for floors: trowel angle and coverage.
• Fixing floor tiles: beating block and rubber mallet.
• Cutting tiles for pipes, corners, and door frames.
• Grout types: sanded, unsanded, epoxy.
• Mixing grout and application with rubber float.
• Cleaning excess grout and finishing joints.
• Practical exercise: tile a small floor area and grout joints.

Objectives:
• Install tiles in diagonal and herringbone patterns.
• Fit tile trims, edging, and corner pieces.
• Apply silicone sealant at movement joints and perimeters.
• Demonstrate understanding of expansion joints and their placement.

Topics:
• Diagonal tiling: setting out 45-degree lines.
• Herringbone pattern: layout and cutting techniques.
• Tile trims: types (L-shaped, round edge) and installation.
• Movement joints: where required and how to form.
• Silicone application: gun technique, tooling, and smoothing.
• Waterproofing considerations in wet areas.
• Practical exercise: create a feature wall with diagonal pattern.
• Practical exercise: install trims and sealant on completed work.

Objectives:
• Assess and repair damaged plaster and screed surfaces.
• Apply textured and smooth finishes to plaster.
• Prepare surfaces for tiling after repairs.
• Apply protective coatings and sealers to screeds.

Topics:
• Diagnosing plaster and screed failures: delamination, cracks.
• Repair techniques: patching, re-screeding, bonding agents.
• Textured finishes: sponge, stipple, swirl.
• Smooth finish: steel troweling and polishing.
• Curing compounds and sealers for screeds.
• Surface preparation for tiling after repairs.
• Practical exercise: repair a section of damaged plaster.
• Practical exercise: apply a decorative finish to a plaster panel.

Objectives:
• Plan and execute a complete tiling and plastering project.
• Inspect finished work against quality standards.
• Perform final cleaning and site handover procedures.
• Complete theoretical and practical assessments for unit standard.

Topics:
• Project planning: sequencing, time management, material ordering.
• Integrated practical: plaster a wall and floor, then tile both.
• Quality inspection: flatness, alignment, grout consistency.
• Defect rectification: troubleshooting and fixing issues.
• Cleaning: removing adhesive residue, grout haze, and debris.
• Site handover: client walkthrough, care instructions.
• Written assessment covering theory.
• Practical assessment of skills learned.