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Task D-9 Inspects materials
Task Descriptor
Tilesetters must inspect materials to ensure they are consistent with project specifications and are suitable for installation.
D-9.01 - Confirms material consistencies
D-9.01 - Confirms material consistencies
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| D-9.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-9.01.02P |
verify products on site |
products on site are verified to ensure they match specified materials and control samples |
| D-9.01.03P |
check variances in lots, thickness, colour and calibre |
variances in lots, thickness, colour and calibre are checked |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: tape measures, calipers, levels, squares
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-9.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of materials, their characteristics and applications |
identify types of materials and describe their characteristics and applications |
| interpret information found in project specifications |
| D-9.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to confirm material consistencies |
identify tools and equipment used to confirm material consistencies and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to inspect materials for calibre, shading and gauge variations |
| describe procedures to confirm material consistencies |
Range of Variables
- types of materials include: terrazzo chips, mixing setting, grouting, tiles, stone slabs
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- tools and equipment include: tape measures, calipers, levels, squares
D-9.02 - Checks materials for damage
D-9.02 - Checks materials for damage
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Evidence of Attainment |
| D-9.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-9.02.02P |
perform visual inspection of materials |
visual inspection of materials is performed to identify damages |
| D-9.02.03P |
assess damaged materials |
damaged materials are assessed to determine if useable or needs to be returned to supplier |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: cameras, rubber mallets
- materials include: terrazzo chips, tiles, stone slabs
- damages include: chips, cracks, breakage, surface defects
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-9.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of materials, their characteristics and applications |
identify types of materials and describe their characteristics and applications |
| D-9.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check materials for damage |
identify tools and equipment used to check materials for damage and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to inspect material packaging |
| describe procedures to inspect materials |
| identify types of damages found in materials |
| describe procedures to assess whether materials can be used or returned to supplier |
Range of Variables
- materials include: terrazzo chips, tiles, stone slabs
- tools and equipment include: cameras, rubber mallets
- damages include: chips, cracks, breakage, surface defects
Task D-10 Prepares material for installation
Task Descriptor
Material preparation encompasses the preparation of components required before installing the finished product.
D-10.01 - Prepares tiles
D-10.01 - Prepares tiles
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| D-10.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-10.01.02P |
mix tiles |
tiles are mixed to ensure a uniform appearance |
| D-10.01.03P |
create templates for specialty cuts |
templates are created for specialty cuts according to task requirements |
| D-10.01.04P |
cut tiles |
tiles are cut according to project specifications and site conditions |
| D-10.01.05P |
measure and cut trim products |
trim products are measured and cut |
| D-10.01.06P |
seal tiles |
tiles are sealed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: tile cutters, grinders, saws
- tiles include: ceramic, porcelain, stone, quartzite
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-10.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of tiles, their characteristics and applications |
identify types of tiles and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of sealing products used to seal tiles and describe their characteristics and applications |
| D-10.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare tiles for installation |
identify tools and equipment used to prepare tiles for installation and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to prepare tiles for installation |
| describe procedures to prepare templates for specialty cuts |
| describe procedures to cut tiles and trim products |
| explain importance of mixing tiles prior to installation |
| describe procedures to seal tiles |
Range of Variables
- tiles include: ceramic, porcelain, stone, quartzite
- tools and equipment include: tile cutters, grinders, saws
D-10.02 - Prepares stone slabs
D-10.02 - Prepares stone slabs
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Evidence of Attainment |
| D-10.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-10.02.02P |
organize slabs |
slabs are organized in order of installation |
| D-10.02.03P |
pre-drill holes |
holes are pre-drilled according to project specifications |
| D-10.02.04P |
create templates for specialty cuts |
templates are created for specialty cuts according to task requirements |
| D-10.02.05P |
use template to cut slab |
template is used to cut slab |
| D-10.02.06P |
shape, edge and polish slab |
slab is shaped, edged and polished according to design |
| D-10.02.07P |
stack slabs front-to-front then back-to-back and repeat sequence |
slabs are stacked front-to-front then back-to-back with sequence repeated to protect finish |
| D-10.02.08P |
install reinforcement |
reinforcement is installed according to project specifications |
| D-10.02.90P |
seal slabs |
slabs are sealed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-10.02.10P |
fill joints with grout |
joints are filled with grout according to project specifications |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: hand grinders, saws, drills, routers, water polishing kits, coring bits
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- reinforcements include: rods, fasteners
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-10.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of stone slabs, their characteristics and applications |
identify types of stone slabs and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of reinforcements used with stone slabs and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of sealing products used to seal stone slabs and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe effects of environmental conditions on stone slabs |
| D-10.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare stone slabs for installation |
identify tools and equipment used to prepare stone slabs for installation and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to prepare stone slabs for installation |
| describe procedures to prepare templates for specialty cuts |
| describe procedures to cut stone slabs |
| describe procedures to shape, edge and polish stone slabs |
| describe procedures to seal stone slabs |
Range of Variables
- types of stone slabs include: marble, limestone, granite, soap stone, slate stone, engineered stone
- reinforcements include: rods, fasteners
- environmental conditions include: temperature, humidity
- tools and equipment include: hand grinders, saws, drills, routers, water polishing kits, coring bits
Task D-11 Mixes materials
Task Descriptor
Materials such as epoxies, additives and grouts are used for the installation of tiles, stone slabs and terrazzo. Tilesetters mix materials for the installation of tiles, stone slabs, mortar beds and terrazzo.
D-11.01 - Mixes materials for tile and stone slabs
D-11.01 - Mixes materials for tile and stone slabs
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Evidence of Attainment |
| D-11.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.01.02P |
combine materials |
materials are combined according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.01.03P |
mix materials |
materials are mixed according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: slow speed mixers, mixing paddles
- materials include: epoxies, additives, grouts
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-11.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of materials used to install tiles and stone slabs, their characteristics, properties and applications |
identify types of materials used to install tiles and stone slabs and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| interpret information pertaining to materials used to install tiles and stone slabs found in manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to mix materials for tile and stone slabs |
identify tools and equipment used to mix materials for tile and stone slabs, and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when mixing materials for tile and stone slabs |
| describe procedures and sequence for combining materials for tile and stone slabs |
| describe procedures to mix materials for tile and stone slabs |
Range of Variables
- materials include: epoxies, additives, grouts
- tools and equipment include: slow speed mixers, mixing paddles
- hazards include: fumes (volatile organic compounds [VOC]), dust
D-11.02 - Mixes materials for mortar beds
D-11.02 - Mixes materials for mortar beds
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Evidence of Attainment |
| D-11.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.02.02P |
determine mix ratio |
mix ratio is determined according to application, manufacturers’ and TTMAC specifications |
| D-11.02.03P |
combine dry materials |
dry materials are combined according to mix ratio |
| D-11.02.04P |
add water and additives |
water and additives are added to achieve desired consistency |
| D-11.02.05P |
blend materials |
materials are blended thoroughly |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: drum mixers, shovels, wheelbarrows, rakes, measuring equipment
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-11.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of materials for mortar beds, their characteristics, properties and applications |
identify types of materials for mortar beds and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| interpret information pertaining to materials for mortar beds found in manufacturers’ and TTMAC specifications |
| D-11.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to mix materials for mortar beds |
identify tools and equipment used to mix materials for mortar beds and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when mixing materials for mortar beds |
| describe procedures and sequence to combine and blend materials for mortar beds |
| explain mixing ratios for materials for mortar beds |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: drum mixers, shovels, wheelbarrows, rakes, measuring equipment
- hazards include: silica, fumes (VOC), dust
D-11.03 - Mixes materials for terrazzo
D-11.03 - Mixes materials for terrazzo
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Evidence of Attainment |
| D-11.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.03.02P |
combine aggregate |
aggregate is combined according to project specifications, TTMAC specifications or control sample |
| D-11.03.03P |
blend aggregate and maintain desired consistency |
aggregate is blended and desired consistency is maintained |
| D-11.03.04P |
combine components of desired product |
components of desired product are combined according to project specifications, and manufacturers’ and TTMAC specifications |
| D-11.03.05P |
store mixed aggregate for epoxy |
mixed aggregate for epoxy is stored to ensure it remains dry |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: drum mixers, slow speed mixing drills, buckets, shovels
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| D-11.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of terrazzo, their characteristics, properties and applications |
identify types of terrazzo and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| identify types and sizes of aggregates used in terrazzo and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| D-11.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to mix materials for terrazzo |
identify tools and equipment used to mix materials for terrazzo and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when mixing materials for terrazzo |
| explain mixing ratios for terrazzo materials |
| describe procedures to mix materials for terrazzo |
| describe procedures to combine and blend aggregates |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: drum mixers, slow speed mixing drills, buckets, shovels
- hazards include: fumes (VOC), silica dust