The Olympiades des Métiers and the tiling sector

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You are surely familiar with the Olympiades des Métiers. It is the biggest international competition for youth and professional training. It gives people under the age of 26 the opportunity to participate in a competition to defend the colors of their profession and their country. At the same time, it also contributes to the search for talent and the discovery of know-how. Focus on the tiling sector as part of the Olympiades des Métiers.

The course of the event and the test for the tiling sector

First of all, it should be noted that the pre-selection throughout the territory has already been completed. It took place from March to May 2022 in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and consisted of determining the 5 candidates who will compete in the regional finals from October 20 to 22, 2022.
Among the 67 live professions, there is that of the tiler. Here, the tile specialist must lay the tiles on a 3-dimensional support from a diagram. He must make different kinds of cuts, both straight cuts, circular cuts and diagonal cuts. He must also perform masonry work, including straight steps and circular steps.

The profile sought by the organizers of the Olympiades des Métiers for the tiling sector

In fact, the profile sought by the organizers of the Olympiades des Métiers for the tiling sector is someone capable of cutting and laying ceramic tiles, mosaics and natural stone on all types of surfaces. Above all, you need a professional who is used to tiling walls, floors, stairs, house facades, all types of rooms and all types of buildings. Not only must the candidate master his profession, but he must have the diplomas, experience and qualities required to carry out the various tasks which will be entrusted to him.
Among other things, he must be able to read plans and control materials, equipment and tools. He must also master the installation of his workspace whatever the type of site and he must be able to arrange and divide the area to be tiled.
In addition, the tiler must know how to install interior and exterior angles. He must know the best techniques for gluing the tiles to the walls, sealing the tiles on the floor and making joints.