Mason (Tiling)
Identifies, cuts, grinds and finishes tiles on floors and walls to specified standards, following safety procedures.
Overview
A Tiling Mason is responsible for accurately identifying, cutting, grinding and finishing the tiles on floors, walls using appropriate tools as per the specified standards. A Tiling Mason can use different tools for this process and is aware of all the safety processes to be followed.
Where they work
- Construction agencies
- Tiling agencies and so on
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are physically fit
- You like to build things
- You are comfortable working in a team
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Mason (Tiling) course.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Jan Shiksha Sansthan, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- National Institute of Open Schooling, Gurugram, Haryana
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Not reproduced — the card prints the Stone Cutter (Cutting Machine Operator) ladder here; see the note below.
Related careers to explore
Mason (General)
Performs routine masonry work — bricklaying, plastering and waterproofing — for buildings.
Mason (Stone)
Cuts, shapes, lays, fixes and finishes various stones on different surfaces to specified standards and patterns.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Chaitram — Since he joined the Mason training programme, Chaitram came to know about tools which would save time and reduce wastage of the product. After the training programme he informed his contractors about the advantages of the latest tile-master toolkits. Due to this he received a pay increment, and is now living a happy life with his family.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 961 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3Z9a1gc
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The growth path printed on this card — Helper → Stone Cutter, Machine → Process Supervisor — belongs to the Stone Cutter (Cutting Machine Operator) – Stone Craft card, so it is not reproduced. Check the tiling-mason progression with the employer or training provider.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.