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Task C-7 Lays out work area
Task Descriptor
Layout involves the activities required before the actual installation of the tile, stone and terrazzo. It ensures that proper installation and visual appearance of the finished material is in accordance with the design specifications.
C-7.01 - Confirms site measurements
C-7.01 - Confirms site measurements
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| C-7.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| C-7.01.02P |
verify work area |
work area is verified to ensure it matches project specifications |
| C-7.01.03P |
verify elevations of floor and walls |
elevations of floor and walls are verified to ensure they are according to project specifications |
| C-7.01.04P |
verify transitions surrounding finishing materials |
transitions surrounding finishing materials are verified to ensure they are according to project specifications |
| C-7.01.05P |
verify size openings |
size openings are verified to ensure they are according to project specifications |
| C-7.01.06P |
verify marked grid lines and elevations |
marked grid lines and elevations are verified to ensure they are according to project specifications |
| C-7.01.07P |
assess work area |
work area is assessed to ensure it meets building code relating to accessibility |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: tape measures, framing squares, levels, straight edges, line lasers
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-7.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of layout principles and procedures |
identify layout principles and procedures |
| C-7.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to confirm site measurements |
identify tools and equipment used to perform site measurements and describe their procedures for use |
| interpret information pertaining to measurements found in project specifications |
| describe procedures to perform site measurements |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: tape measures, framing squares, levels, straight edges, line lasers
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
C-7.02 - Determines tile layout for best visual effect
C-7.02 - Determines tile layout for best visual effect
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Skills
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Evidence of Attainment |
| C-7.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| C-7.02.02P |
visualize finished design |
finished design is visualized |
| C-7.02.03P |
determine grid size |
grid size is determined considering grout spacing according to project specifications |
| C-7.02.04P |
determine if work area is square or geometrically compatible with design |
work area is determined if it is square or geometrically compatible with design |
| C-7.02.05P |
adapt layout |
layout is adapted to ensure work area is pleasing to untrained eye and conforms with existing surroundings and finishes according to project specifications |
| C-7.02.06P |
integrate trim accessories to design |
trim accessories are integrated to design according to project specifications |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: chalk lines, line lasers, calculators
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- trim accessories include: alcoves, shelves
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-7.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of layout principles and procedures |
identify layout principles and procedures |
| interpret information pertaining to tile layout found in project specifications |
| C-7.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to determine tile layout for best visual effect |
identify tools and equipment used to determine tile layout and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to determine tile layout according to geometric shapes for best visual effect |
| describe procedures to square an area |
| describe procedures to determine if area is geometrically compatible with design |
Range of Variables
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- tools and equipment include: chalk lines, line lasers, calculators
C-7.03 - Lays out grid lines
C-7.03 - Lays out grid lines
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Evidence of Attainment |
| C-7.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| C-7.03.02P |
determine starting point |
starting point is determined according to project specifications |
| C-7.03.03P |
snap or mark grid lines and reference points |
grid lines and reference points are snapped or marked |
| C-7.03.04P |
check that grid remains consistent and square with design |
grid is checked to ensure it remains consistent and square with design |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: chalk lines, line lasers, builder squares, straight edges, calculators, tape measures
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-7.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of layout principles and procedures |
identify layout principles and procedures |
| interpret information pertaining to layout found in project specifications |
| C-7.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to lay out grid lines according to tile format |
identify tools and equipment used to lay out grid lines and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to lay out grid lines |
| describe procedures to determine starting point |
| describe procedures to check that grid is consistent and square with design |
Range of Variables
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- tools and equipment include: chalk lines, line lasers, builder squares, straight edges, calculators, tape measures
C-7.04 - Evaluates rise and run of stairs
C-7.04 - Evaluates rise and run of stairs
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Skills
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Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| C-7.04.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| C-7.04.02P |
assess stair design |
stair design is assessed to ensure it meets building code |
| C-7.04.03P |
verify height of risers and tread size |
height of risers and tread size are verified based on finished elevations |
| C-7.04.04P |
lay out stairs |
stairs are laid out considering accessories specified in building code and project specifications |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: calculators, protractors, framing squares, transits, rotary laser levels, tape measures
- accessories include: anti-slip nosing, profiles, railings
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-7.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of layout principles and procedures |
identify layout principles and procedures |
| interpret information pertaining to layout found in project specifications |
| describe construction geometry |
| identify and interpret TTMAC specifications |
| C-7.04.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of stairs and their accessories |
identify types of stairs and accessories, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| C-7.04.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to evaluate rise and run of stairs |
identify tools and equipment used to evaluate rise and run of stairs and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to evaluate rise and run of stairs |
| describe procedures to lay out stairs and accessories |
| C-7.04.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to stairs |
identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to stairs |
Range of Variables
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- accessories include: anti-slip nosing, profiles, railings
- tools and equipment include: calculators, protractors, framing squares, transits, rotary laser levels, tape measures
- standards include: height and depth of stairs, joint widths and minimum requirements
Task C-8 Evaluates joints
Task Descriptor
Joints are engineered in project plans to accommodate structural movements due to factors such as changing temperatures. Tilesetters should be aware of placement of joints and their function.
C-8.01 - Accommodates existing joints
C-8.01 - Accommodates existing joints
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| C-8.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| C-8.01.02P |
determine if location of existing joints matches as-built |
location of existing joints matches as-built |
| C-8.01.03P |
determine if design and layout fit existing joints |
design and layout fit existing joints |
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-8.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of joints, their characteristics and applications |
identify types of joints and describe their characteristics and applications |
| interpret information pertaining to joints found in project specifications |
| identify and interpret TTMAC specifications |
| C-8.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to accommodate existing joints |
identify tools and equipment used to accommodate existing joints and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to evaluate if design and layout fit existing joints |
Range of Variables
- types of joints include: cold, movement, control, structural
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
C-8.02 - Determines additional joint requirements
C-8.02 - Determines additional joint requirements
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Evidence of Attainment |
| C-8.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| C-8.02.02P |
assess if additional joints are required |
need for additional joints to conform to design specifications, TTMAC specifications and site conditions is assessed |
| C-8.02.03P |
calculate and identify location, and incorporate into design layout |
location is calculated and identified, and incorporated into design layout |
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-8.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of joints, their characteristics and applications |
identify types of joints and describe their characteristics and applications |
| interpret information pertaining to joints found in project specifications |
| C-8.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to determine additional joint requirements |
identify tools and equipment used to determine additional joint requirements and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to determine additional joint requirements |
| describe procedures to calculate location of joints |
Range of Variables
- types of joints include: cold, movement, control, structural
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints