Examination Weightings
Pie Chart of Red Seal Examination Weightings
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- MWA A - Performs common occupational skills 12%
- MWA B - Prepares substrates 15%
- MWA C - Prepares layout 21%
- MWA D - Prepares materials 14%
- MWA E - Sets materials 24%
- MWA F - Finishes materials 14%
This pie chart represents a breakdown of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. Percentages are based on the collective input from workers from the trade from across Canada. The Task Matrix on the next pages indicates the breakdown of tasks and sub-tasks within each Major Work Activity and the breakdown of questions assigned to the Tasks. The Interprovincial examination for this trade has 100 questions.
Tilesetter - Task Matrix and Weightings
Major Work Activity A – Performs common occupational skills 12%
- Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions 31%
- A-1.01 Maintains safe work environment
- A-1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
- Task A-2 Uses and maintains tools and equipment 31%
- A-2.01 Uses tools and equipment
- A-2.02 Uses access equipment
- A-2.03 Uses rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment
- Task A-3 Organizes work 38%
- A-3.01 Estimates materials, supplies and labour
- A-3.02 Organizes materials, supplies and work site
- A-3.03 Evaluates damages and deficiencies
- A-3.04 Uses communication techniques
- A-3.05 Uses mentoring techniques
Major Work Activity B – Prepares substrates 15%
- Task B-4 Removes existing finishes 29%
- B-4.01 Removes surface coverings
- B-4.02 Cleans surfaces
- Task B-5 Evaluates and prepares surface 47%
- B-5.01 Assesses existing substrate
- B-5.02 Installs membranes
- B-5.03 Installs mortar beds
- B-5.04 Installs underlayments
- Task B-6 Installs specialty products 24%
- B-6.01 Installs sound barrier products
- B-6.02 Installs in-floor heating
- B-6.03 Installs engineered products
Major Work Activity C – Prepares layout 21%
- Task C-7 Lays out work area 76%
- C-7.01 Confirms site measurements
- C-7.02 Determines tile layout for best visual effect
- C-7.03 Lays out grid lines
- C-7.04 Evaluates rise and run of stairs
- Task C-8 Evaluates joints 24%
- C-8.01 Accommodates existing joints
- C-8.02 Determines additional joint requirements
Major Work Activity D – Prepares materials 14%
- Task D-9 Inspects materials 22%
- D-9.01 Confirms material consistencies
- D-9.02 Checks materials for damage
- Task D-10 Prepares material for installation 43%
- D-10.01 Prepares tiles
- D-10.02 Prepares stone slabs
- Task D-11 Mixes materials 35%
- D-11.01 Mixes materials for tile and stone
- D-11.02 Mixes materials for mortar beds
- D-11.03 Mixes materials for terrazzo
Major Work Activity E – Sets materials 24%
- Task E-12 Installs tiles 56%
- E-12.01 Applies setting material
- E-12.02 Sets tiles
- E-12.03 Installs accessories
- E-12.04 Installs expansion and control joints
- E-12.05 Installs tile trim
- Task E-13 Installs stone slabs 29%
- E-13.01 Installs anchors
- E-13.02 Applies stone slab setting material
- E-13.03 Mounts stone slabs
- E-13.04 Sets stone slabs
- Task E-14 Pours terrazzo mixture 15%
- E-14.01 Installs divider strips for terrazzo
- E-14.02 Applies bond coat
- E-14.03 Trowels in terrazzo mixture
- E-14.04 Works surface
Major Work Activity F – Finishes materials 14%
- Task F-15 Finishes installed product 67%
- F-15.01 Installs grout
- F-15.02 Caulks joints
- F-15.03 Seals material
- Task F-16 Finishes terrazzo and stone 33%
- F-16.01 Grinds terrazzo and stone
- F-16.02 Grouts terrazzo and stone
- F-16.03 Seals terrazzo and stone