Will AI replace Floorers and wall tilers?

Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 80 official task statements scored for Floorers and wall tilers (United Kingdom, SOC 5322), 2% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 6 out of 100 (range 5–11, band: minimal). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.

Which tasks in “Floorers and wall tilers” can AI already do?

The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Calculate the required amounts of tiles, materials, and resources, taking into account any necessary wastage” (93/100, very high); “Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimise material waste” (75/100, high); “Select tiles and items for installation according to specifications” (56/100, partial). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.

Which tasks in “Floorers and wall tilers” stay human?

About 96% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints” (0/100, minimal); “Use and maintain tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in a safe and appropriate manner to prevent accidents and injuries” (0/100, minimal); “Install marble and granite or pre-cast terrazzo units” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.

What should someone working in “Floorers and wall tilers” do about AI?

Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 2% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 96% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.

How is the AI exposure score for Floorers and wall tilers calculated?

Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 80 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

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Floorers and wall tilers

aligning and straightening tiles, removing old tiles and surfaces and measuring, producing scale drawings. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

AI changes the edges of this job, not the middle: installing resilient sheet and tiles on horizontal surfaces is work software can't reach.

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Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 2%
changing shape: 1%
staying human: 96%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

Whole-job exposure score 6 out of 100 (5–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, across 80 scored tasks. The number is the support for the sentence above it, not a headline about anyone’s future.

How we know this

What is measured: Every published task statement for floorers and wall tilers is rated on five dimensions: can a model produce the output, does the work need a body in a room, does it need a legally accountable person, does it depend on a person being trusted in the moment, and how much data exists. A published formula turns those five ratings into the score; the model never writes the number.

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

What shifts is calculating the required amounts of tiles: the paper around the work, not the work.

Your week, as this page understands it

Floorers and wall tilers lay composition mixtures (other than mastic asphalt) to form flooring, plan, fit and secure carpet, underlay and linoleum and cover and decorate walls and floors with terrazzo and granolithic mixtures, tiles and mosaic panels. The job title says “floorers” or “wall tilers”: officially one job, two names. The real job is the part underneath: installing resilient sheet and tiles on horizontal surfaces. That is the thing someone has to be right about.

The exposed part of this job is specific, and we won’t pretend it is coming back. But floorers and wall tilers is not one task. It is 80 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is installing resilient sheet and tiles on horizontal surfaces, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 2%
changing shape: 1%
staying human: 96%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

How we know this

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

Your job, task by task

These are the official task statements for this occupation, in plain English, sorted by what the evidence says is happening to each one. The official wording sits under every line so you can check the rewrite against it.

One task scored differently between repeat runs, so its range on this page is wider. We would rather show the wobble than hide it.
30 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Shifting to AI

2 tasks

Tasks today’s tools can already do most of. This is the part we will not soften: where these rows are the bulk of your week, the week changes.

Calculating the required amounts of tiles
This is reading one thing and writing another: the required amounts of tiles in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 5322/03
Source: “Calculate the required amounts of tiles, materials, and resources, taking into account any necessary wastage.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Working out how many tiles and how much adhesive a room needs, plus wastage, is arithmetic software does reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Determining the best layout of pattern pieces to minimise material waste
This is reading one thing and writing another: the best layout of pattern pieces in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 5322/03
Source: “Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimise material waste.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Fitting pattern pieces together to waste least material is an arrangement problem software solves quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Changing shape

1 task

Tasks where the machine takes the producing and a person keeps the checking, the deciding, or the answering-for-it. For most jobs this is the biggest group, and it is where "transformation, not termination" is literally visible.

Selecting tiles and items for installation according to specifications
The software now makes the first pass at tiles, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Select tiles and items for installation according to specifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Picking tiles and fittings that match a written specification is largely a matching job against product data.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Staying human

77 tasks

Tasks that stay with a person, because they happen in the physical world, because the rules need someone accountable, or because the value is that a specific person does them.

Installing resilient sheet and tiles on horizontal surfaces
This work happens in the physical world: resilient sheet, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 5322/01, 5322/02, 5322/03
Source: “Install resilient sheet and tiles on horizontal surfaces by fitting, cutting, joining, and rolling.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fitting, cutting and rolling sheet flooring is physical installation.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting the surface to be covered to determine its condition
This work happens in the physical world: the surface, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/01, 5322/02
Source: “Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging a floor’s condition means being in the room looking at and feeling the surface.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Measuring surfaces to estimate required material quantities
This work happens in the physical world: surfaces, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/01, 5322/03
Source: “Measure surfaces to estimate required material quantities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Software works out quantities quickly, but someone still has to physically measure the surfaces first.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Measuring, producing scale drawings and calculating material quantities for carpet installations
This work happens in the physical world: scale drawings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/01, 5322/02
Source: “Measure, produce scale drawings, and calculate material quantities for carpet installations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The measuring happens on site, but turning dimensions into drawings and quantities is calculation software does well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Applying repair and smoothing compounds to prepare subfloors for carpet installation
This work happens in the physical world: repair, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/01, 5322/02
Source: “Apply repair and smoothing compounds to prepare subfloors for carpet installation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying smoothing compound to a subfloor is done on hands and knees.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Preparing subfloors for resilient floorcovering by removing contaminants and applying damp proof membranes
This work happens in the physical world: subfloors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 5322/01, 5322/02
Source: “Prepare subfloors for resilient floorcovering by removing contaminants and applying damp proof membranes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cleaning a subfloor and laying a damp proof membrane is physical preparation.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Selecting and installing appropriate finishing ancillaries
This work happens in the physical world: appropriate finishing ancillaries, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 5322/01, 5322/02
Source: “Select and install appropriate finishing ancillaries, such as thresholds and skirtings, for resilient floorcoverings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Thresholds and skirtings have to be cut and fixed in place by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

Show the other 70 tasks

Explaining work to customers, update them on progress and providing estimates
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles work and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 50 · 5322/03
Source: “Explain work to customers, update them on progress, and provide estimates.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 39 out of 100 (32–46 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Progress updates and estimates are easy to write, but customers want them from the person doing the work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Assisting customers in the selection of tiles and grout
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles customers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 5322/03
Source: “Assist customers in the selection of tiles and grout.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Product information is easy to look up, but customers choosing tiles want someone in the showroom guiding them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning the layout of the carpet
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the layout of the carpet, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 5322/01, 5322/02
Source: “Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Seam layout can be planned on a drawing, but the best result depends on seeing the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Determining traffic areas for flooring
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: traffic areas, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 5322/02
Source: “Determine traffic areas for flooring.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Where people will walk can be reasoned about from a plan, but it is usually judged by looking at the space in use.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Marking out the area to estimate the amount of tiles and adhesive
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the area, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Mark out the area to estimate the amount of tiles and adhesive needed.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (7–21 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Marking out is done on the actual wall or floor, though the quantity calculation that follows is straightforward.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Stretching carpet over spiked gripper rods to secure it in place
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: carpet over spiked gripper rods, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 5322/01
Source: “Stretch carpet over spiked gripper rods to secure it in place.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Stretching carpet onto gripper rods is physical work on the floor.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Cutting and trimming carpet to fit along wall edges and openings
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: carpet, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/01
Source: “Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges and openings, finishing edges with a wall trimmer.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting and trimming carpet to the room takes a blade in hand at the wall edge.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Spreading adhesives on flooring surfaces for carpet or linoleum installation
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: adhesives, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/01
Source: “Spread adhesives on flooring surfaces for carpet or linoleum installation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Spreading adhesive across a floor is hands-on work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Cutting carpet underlay to size and installing it following the prescribed method
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: carpet underlay, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/01
Source: “Cut carpet underlay to size and install it following the prescribed method.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting and laying underlay is physical fitting work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Seaming edges of carpet using tape with glue and heated carpet iron
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: edges of carpet, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/01
Source: “Seam edges of carpet using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Seaming carpet with tape and a heated iron is hands-on fitting.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Fastening metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: metal treads across door openings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 5322/01
Source: “Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fixing metal treads at doorways is done with tools on the floor.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Measuring, cutting and installing gripper rods along the skirting board or wall
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: gripper rods along the skirting board, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 5322/01
Source: “Measure, cut and install gripper rods along the skirting board or wall.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting and fixing gripper rods along the skirting is hands-on work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying filler compound to floors to seal wood
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: filler compound, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/01, 5322/02
Source: “Apply filler compound to floors to seal wood.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying filler to seal a wooden floor is hands-on work on the floor.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Correcting any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: any imperfections, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/01
Source: “Correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Putting right bumps and dips in a floor is hands-on correction work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Heatsealing joins and edges on vinyl flooring
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: joins, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/01
Source: “Heat-seal joins and edges on vinyl flooring.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Heat-sealing vinyl joins is done with a hot gun at the seam.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Joining edges of carpet where necessary by sewing
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: edges of carpet, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/01
Source: “Join edges of carpet where necessary by sewing.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Sewing carpet edges together is handwork on the floor.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Installing fast-track flooring systems in commercial buildings
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: fast-track flooring systems, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 5322/01
Source: “Install fast-track flooring systems in commercial buildings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Installing a flooring system in a building is physical fitting work on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Cleaning up before installation, including hoovering carpet and discarding remnant pieces
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: before installation, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 5322/01
Source: “Clean up before installation, including hoovering carpet and discarding remnant pieces.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Hoovering and clearing offcuts is physical tidying.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Fitting and gluing material to binder boards by hand or machine
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: material, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 5322/01
Source: “Fit and glue material to binder boards by hand or machine.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fitting and gluing material to boards is handwork at the bench.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Clearing away furniture to prepare a space for work
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: away furniture, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 5322/01
Source: “Clear away furniture to prepare a space for work.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Shifting furniture out of the way is physical work in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Leveling the work area
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the work area, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 5322/01
Source: “Level the work area.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Levelling the working area is physical preparation on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Maintaining cleanliness of work area
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: cleanliness of work area, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 5322/01
Source: “Maintain cleanliness of work area.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Keeping the work area tidy is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Moving furniture from area
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: furniture, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 5322/01
Source: “Move furniture from area to be carpeted.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Moving furniture out of the room is straightforward lifting and carrying.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Laying hardwood, parquet or wood-strip-block floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to base
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: hardwood, parquet or wood-strip-block floors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/02
Source: “Lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to base.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Laying wooden flooring means fixing each piece down by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Applying protective wood finishes, such as stains and varnishes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: protective wood finishes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/02
Source: “Apply protective wood finishes, such as stains and varnishes, to enhance the appearance and durability of wood floorcoverings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying stains and varnishes to a floor is hands-on work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Cutting flooring material to fit around obstructions
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: material, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/02
Source: “Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting flooring to fit around pipes and corners is done by hand on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 0/4.
Sanding newly installed or refurbished wood floors to the appropriate thickness and smoothness
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: installed, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/02
Source: “Sand newly installed or refurbished wood floors to the appropriate thickness and smoothness.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Sanding a wood floor is done by walking a machine over it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Cutting new covering materials following sketches and designing specifications
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: new covering materials following sketches, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 5322/02
Source: “Cut new covering materials following sketches and design specifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting covering material to a pattern is handwork with a blade.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying adhesive cement to floor or wall material to join and adhering foundation material
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: adhesive cement, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/02
Source: “Apply adhesive cement to floor or wall material to join and adhere foundation material.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Spreading adhesive across a floor or wall is hands-on work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 0/4.
Guiding sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/02
Source: “Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Guiding a sanding machine over a floor is physical work in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Joining sections of covering material to form a tight joint
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sections of covering material, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/02
Source: “Join sections of covering material to form a tight joint.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Bringing two sections of covering into a tight joint is done by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Rolling and pressing sheet wall and floor covering into cement base to smooth and finishing surface using hand roller
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sheet wall, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/02
Source: “Roll and press sheet wall and floor covering into cement base to smooth and finish surface using hand roller.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Rolling and pressing sheet covering into the cement bed is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Using a blowtorch to heat and soften floor covering materials for patching cracks or fitting around irregular surfaces
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: a blowtorch, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/02
Source: “Use a blowtorch to heat and soften floor covering materials for patching cracks or fitting around irregular surfaces.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Using a blowtorch to soften covering material is hands-on work at the floor.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying shock-absorbing, sound-deadening or decorative coverings on floors, walls and cupboards
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: decorative coverings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 5322/02
Source: “Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings on floors, walls, and cupboards, following guidelines for straight courses and designs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Laying coverings on floors, walls and cupboards is done by hand on the surface.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Measuring and marking guidelines on surfaces or foundations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: guidelines, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 5322/02
Source: “Measure and mark guidelines on surfaces or foundations, using chalk lines and dividers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–7 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence, and it moved between repeat runs, so the range is widened.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Snapping chalk lines and marking a floor happens on the floor itself.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 0/4.
Stapling plywood or Masonite over the floor to form a smooth foundation
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: plywood, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 5322/02
Source: “Staple plywood or Masonite over the floor to form a smooth foundation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Stapling boards down to form a base is physical fixing work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying caulking compounds by hand to protect against entry of water or air
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: compounds, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 5322/02
Source: “Apply caulking compounds by hand to protect against entry of water or air.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying sealant by hand along a joint is manual work that needs a person holding the gun.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting floors for smoothness
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: floors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 5322/02
Source: “Inspect floors for smoothness.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging smoothness comes from looking along the floor and running a hand over it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Scraping and sanding floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: floor edges, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 5322/02
Source: “Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Scraping and sanding the edges a machine cannot reach is close handwork.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Trimming, sanding or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: scrape surfaces, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 5322/02
Source: “Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Trimming, sanding and scraping a surface is done by hand at the bench.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Trimming scrape or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers and other hand tools and equipment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: scrape, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 55 · 5322/02
Source: “Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Trimming and deburring parts with hand tools is physical work at the bench.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Attaching sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sandpaper, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 5322/02
Source: “Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fitting sandpaper onto a sander is a hands-on job at the machine.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Hoovering floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to finish application
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: floors, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 5322/02
Source: “Hoover floors to ensure their cleanliness prior to finish application.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Vacuuming a floor before finishing is physical work in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Removing excess glue from joints
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: excess glue, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 5322/02
Source: “Remove excess glue from joints, using knives, scrapers, or wood chisels.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Scraping excess glue from joints is done with a blade in hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Aligning and straightening tiles
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tiles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 5322/03
Source: “Align and straighten tiles using levels, squares, and straightedges.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Getting tiles straight and level is judged and adjusted by hand as they are laid.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying adhesive to backs of tiles to prepare for installation
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: adhesive, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 5322/03
Source: “Apply adhesive to backs of tiles to prepare for installation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Buttering adhesive onto tiles is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Cutting tiles to size and shaping with hand-cutters or bench-mounted tools
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tiles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 5322/03
Source: “Cut tiles to size and shape with hand-cutters or bench-mounted tools.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting tiles is hand work with a cutter.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Grouting and finishing tiles to achieve a professional aesthetic on both wall and floor areas
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tiles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 5322/03
Source: “Grout and finish tiles to achieve a professional aesthetic on both wall and floor areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Grouting and finishing tiles is hands-on work at the wall or floor.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Laying tiles in place and applying adhesives before finishing
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tiles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 5322/03
Source: “Lay tiles in place and apply adhesives before finishing.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Laying tiles into adhesive is physical work on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Pressing tiles into place, aligning them with layout marks or joints of previously laid tile
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tiles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 5322/03
Source: “Press tiles into place, aligning them with layout marks or joints of previously laid tile.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Pressing tiles into place is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen for tiling
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: a cement mortar coat, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 5322/03
Source: “Apply a cement mortar coat to a metal screen for tiling.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying a mortar coat to a metal screen is hands-on work with a trowel.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying and spreading the mixture to form a bed for the tiles
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the mixture, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 5322/03
Source: “Apply and spread the mixture to form a bed for the tiles using brush, trowel, and screed.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Spreading a bed for tiles with brush, trowel and screed is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Laying and setting mosaic tiles to create decorative wall
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: mosaic tiles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 5322/03
Source: “Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Setting mosaic tiles into a design is close handwork piece by piece.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Measuring and marking surfaces
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: surfaces, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 5322/03
Source: “Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Measuring and marking surfaces for tiling is done on site by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Mixing plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives for tiling
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 5322/03
Source: “Mix plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives for tiling.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Mixing mortar, cement and adhesives is physical preparation on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Preparing wall and floor backgrounds using appropriate primers
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: wall, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 5322/03
Source: “Prepare wall and floor backgrounds using appropriate primers, renders, levelling compounds, and screeds.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Priming, rendering and levelling backgrounds is hands-on preparation work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Removing excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: excess grout, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 5322/03
Source: “Remove excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Sponging excess grout off joints is done by hand at the tiles.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Applying a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: a sealer, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Brushing sealer onto grout is hands-on work at the surface.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Attaching lath or waterproof paper to surfaces for tiling
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: lath, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Attach lath or waterproof paper to surfaces for tiling.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fixing lath or waterproof paper to a surface is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Constructing underbed for tiling projects
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: underbed, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Construct underbed for tiling projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Building the underbed for tiling is hands-on construction.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Installing tanking systems, decoupling membranes and electric under-tile heating
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: systems, decoupling membranes and electric under-tile, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Install tanking systems, decoupling membranes, and electric under-tile heating as required.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Laying tanking, membranes and under-tile heating is physical installation.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Preparing surfaces and level off uneven areas
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: surfaces, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Prepare surfaces and level off uneven areas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Levelling and preparing a surface is physical work carried out on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Removing broken tiles or slates
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: broken tiles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Remove broken tiles or slates.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Taking out broken tiles or slates is physical removal work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Removing old tiles and surfaces
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: old tiles, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 5322/03
Source: “Remove old tiles and surfaces.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Stripping old tiles and surfaces is hands-on demolition.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Installing anchor bolts, wires and brackets for secure tile installations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: anchor bolts, wires and brackets, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/03
Source: “Install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets for secure tile installations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fixing anchor bolts, wires and brackets is hands-on installation.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Removing and replacing individual damaged tiles without causing damage to adjacent finishes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: individual damaged tiles without causing damage, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 5322/03
Source: “Remove and replace individual damaged tiles without causing damage to adjacent finishes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Lifting out one damaged tile without harming the rest is delicate handwork.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Cutting tile backing to required size
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tile, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/03
Source: “Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting tile backing with shears is bench handwork.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Installing marble and granite or pre-cast terrazzo units
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: marble, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/03
Source: “Install marble and granite or pre-cast terrazzo units.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Installing marble, granite or terrazzo units is heavy physical fitting.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Using and maintaining tools, equipment and personal protective equipment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tools, equipment and personal protective equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 5322/03
Source: “Use and maintain tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in a safe and appropriate manner to prevent accidents and injuries.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Using tools and protective equipment safely is something a person does with their own hands on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Mixing, and applying mortaring or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: cement, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 5322/03
Source: “Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Mixing and applying mortar to drain tile joints is hands-on work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £32,900a year, before tax, the middle of the range, so half earn more and half earn less.ashe-t14, 2025 · ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
How we know this
Source: ashe-t14
Reference period: ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)
Rounding: Shown to the nearest £100. The exact published figure is in the downloadable dataset. We do not render pounds the survey cannot support.
People doing this job: 35,600in the UK, 2026.nomis-aps · Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period)This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.

What is deliberately not here: a forecast of how many of these jobs exist in ten years. Where an official projection exists for a market we publish it with its vintage; where it does not, we leave the space empty rather than borrow the other country’s number.

Why this is shifting

The reason is boringly specific. Most of what is shifting here is reading one thing and writing another: the required amounts of tiles in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: calculating the required amounts of tiles and determining the best layout of pattern pieces to minimise material waste. What it cannot do is be there in the room, and that is still where resilient sheet gets done. Which is why this page talks about your tasks changing, not your job ending.

Your move

Over a pint: what I’d tell you if you were my friend

Start with what does not change: installing resilient sheet and tiles on horizontal surfaces is the middle of this job, and the evidence on this page says it stays with a person.

So, given all that: 2% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 1% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 96% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 80 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

So the thing worth your attention is not the job going away. It is the layer around it. Calculating the required amounts of tiles is the part turning into software, and being the person who understands that layer is worth money.

This week: one thing

Ask the one question. Find whoever is bringing new software into your workplace (the manager, the office, whoever runs the system) and ask them what it is meant to do to the required amounts of tiles, and what it is not meant to touch. Ten minutes, this week, before anyone decides it for you.

What you end up holding: a straight answer about what is actually being rolled out, and when
How long it takes: ten minutes

If there’s nobody obvious to ask, or you’d rather not ask your manager: Put the same question to your union rep, your shift lead or the person who has been there longest, in person, over a break. Same ten minutes, same answer, and you will usually get a straighter one. Write down what they say. The note is the artifact, and it tells you whether resilient sheet is in scope or not. Nothing to log into, no licence needed.

Over the next 90 days

Get inside the tool rollout rather than waiting for it. Over the next ninety days, ask to be in the group that tests, checks or signs off whatever new system arrives near selecting tiles and items for installation according to specifications. It is usually an unglamorous seat that nobody fights for, and it is the one that decides how the software is used on your job rather than to it.

Over the next 12 months

On this evidence I would not retrain out of this job, and I will say that plainly rather than hedge it. The task list here is dominated by work that stays with a person. What I would do with a year is get formally recognised for the layer around it (the systems, the compliance, the planning), so you are the one who understands the software instead of the one it is done to. Before you pay for anything, spend an hour with National Careers Service. It is free and government-funded, and it is listed below with the rest of the free routes.

The roads out of here, and why I am not sending you down them

I looked at the obvious moves out of this job, and here is what I found.

I checked the 12 nearest UK occupations to floorers and wall tilers (nearest by the work that AI is not taking, not by job title), and none of them survived. The closest was roofers, roof tilers and slaters: only about 8% of its durable work is work you already do. And on the numbers you do not need one. This job scores 6/100 here, with only 2% of the task list in the top band, and “align and straighten tiles using levels, squares, and straightedges” is not work that hands over cleanly. None of them beats deepening what you already have.

How that was checked: this job was compared against all 412 UK occupations in this release on their official task statements, and the 12 nearest were examined one by one. A move that turns on an industry, an employer or a qualification rather than on the work itself will not show up in a check like that. And this release carries no licence register, so anything you are weighing needs that looked up separately.

3 moves I checked and rejected

These are the obvious-looking jumps. They are here with their reasons rather than quietly dropped, because the ones that fail are worth knowing about. It is one less thing to turn over at night.

Roofers, roof tilers and slaters
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “cut tiles to size and shape with hand-cutters or bench-mounted tools”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 8% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 8% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Plasterers
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “prepare surfaces and level off uneven areas”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 4% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 4% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Bricklayers
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “cut tiles to size and shape with hand-cutters or bench-mounted tools”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 4% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 4% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →

What I’d stop worrying about

A friend tells you what not to spend fear on. This is that list.

The headline number you read somewhere
The big “X% of jobs” figures are about the whole economy, not about you. The number that describes your job is on this page: 2% of its task weight, across 80 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
The headlines about your trade disappearing
They are usually about the technology, not the timetable. Changes to work like installing resilient sheet and tiles on horizontal surfaces arrive through rules, insurance and money, slowly and visibly. This page tracks the task evidence and will move when it moves.
Retraining out of a job that is holding up
On this evidence I would not spend money leaving. Spend it on the layer around the job instead: the tools, the paperwork, the planning. That is where the change actually is.
The “obvious” next job everyone suggests
I checked the obvious moves and most of them did not survive. The reasons are printed with the routes above, including the pay and the gate. A move that fails on the numbers is worth knowing about so you can stop turning it over at night.

You are reading the United Kingdom figures

The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which Carpet Installers is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

Switch to the United States page →partial match

The other groups this work is counted across:

In US official statistics this job is counted as Carpet Installers, Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles, Floor Sanders and Finishers, Tile and Stone Setters, Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers and Terrazzo Workers and Finishers. Pay is shown separately for each of those groups (medians cannot be averaged together), while the task list and the scores on this page are for this group only.

Your route through this

Where to go next, and what it costs

Free, and complete

The moves above cost nothing. These are the real services that go with them: public, government-funded, and free at the point of use. Nothing on this page is behind an email address or a payment.

In England:
National Careers Service
A free hour with a government-funded careers adviser is worth more than another evening of reading. In England that's the National Careers Service.
Free, government-funded
- Discover your skills and careers (the skills assessment)
In England:
National Careers Service - Find a course
Search what's actually running near you before you spend anything.
Free to search; individual courses vary
In England:
Free courses for jobs (Level 3 qualifications)
A free Level 3 qualification you already qualify for beats a paid course you don't need.
Free for eligible adults
In England:
Skills Bootcamps
Free, up to 16 weeks, and you get a job interview at the end. In England these are Skills Bootcamps - search what's running near you.
Free for eligible adults in England
- Skills Bootcamps - what they are and who can do them (DfE, Skills for Careers)
- Skills Bootcamps - JobHelp (DWP)
In Scotland:
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
In Scotland it's My World of Work, from Skills Development Scotland.
Free, publicly funded
- Skills Development Scotland
In Wales:
Careers Wales
In Wales it's Careers Wales.
Free, Welsh Government-funded
In Northern Ireland:
Careers Service Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland it's the Careers Service on nidirect.
Free, Department for the Economy-funded

Why there is no community here

Collab365, who build this site, run paid Spaces for a small number of subjects, and none of them is built for this job. We are not going to point you at the nearest one and call it a fit.

So the free services listed on this page are the whole answer, and it is the same answer we would give a friend.

Noted, and thank you. We’ll email you if a Space for floorers / wall tilers launches. Nothing else.

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No Space for floorers / wall tilers yet. Should there be one?

Collab365 Spaces is built by the same people as this site. We find the problems that AI and automation are creating inside one kind of work, then solve them as short courses, briefings and Blueprints. Each Space is the community too, so the research and the people doing your job are in the same place.

What a Space actually is, in full

Collab365 launches new communities where the need is real. If one for floorers / wall tilers existed, with researched problems, courses and people in the same boat, would you want in?

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No deadline on any of this. The page will still be here, and the data is refreshed on a published schedule rather than when someone wants a headline.

Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Floorers and wall tilers?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 80 official task statements scored for Floorers and wall tilers (United Kingdom, SOC 5322), 2% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 6 out of 100 (range 5–11, band: minimal). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.
Which tasks in “Floorers and wall tilers” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Calculate the required amounts of tiles, materials, and resources, taking into account any necessary wastage” (93/100, very high); “Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimise material waste” (75/100, high); “Select tiles and items for installation according to specifications” (56/100, partial). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.
Which tasks in “Floorers and wall tilers” stay human?: About 96% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints” (0/100, minimal); “Use and maintain tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in a safe and appropriate manner to prevent accidents and injuries” (0/100, minimal); “Install marble and granite or pre-cast terrazzo units” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.
What should someone working in “Floorers and wall tilers” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 2% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 96% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.
How is the AI exposure score for Floorers and wall tilers calculated?: Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 80 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

Where these numbers come from

About the data on this page

Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.
One task scored differently between repeat runs, so its range on this page is wider. We would rather show the wobble than hide it.
The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
30 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Task statements: gaisi-indexProcessing: catalogue-bridge → ssc-relatedness-weighting → task-scoring → score-aggregation
Task weights: gaisi-index (relatedness)
Scores: Rubric task_scoring_v1.0, model claude-opus-5, computed 2026-08-05.
Pay and employment: ashe-t14 (ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025))nomis-aps (Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period))

Figures on this page come from release 2026-q4.1, published 2026-08-05. Every release keeps its own permanent address, so a figure you cite in March is still there, unchanged, in November.

The plain-English wording on this page is assembled directly from the task statements and the published ratings, not written by hand for this occupation. That is why it is specific, and it is also why we say so.

The routes and free resources further up are today’s, not the release’s (last reviewed 2026-08-05). A route is an offer, not a historical fact, so it moves on its own clock.

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  title        = {Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1},
  author       = {{Collab365}},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1},
  note         = {Release 2026-q4.1, methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0, CC BY 4.0}
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