Major Work Activity E - Sets materials

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Task E-12 Installs tiles

Task Descriptor

Tilesetting is the craft of physically executing what designers and architects have designed or conceived using tile. Tilesetters install tile on various surfaces such as floors, walls and ceilings. Tile includes ceramic, mosaic, glass, porcelain and natural stone.

E-12.01 - Applies setting material

E-12.01 - Applies setting material
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes yes yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-12.01.02P determine amount of setting material to be spread during open time amount of setting material to be spread during open time is determined according to factors
E-12.01.03P spread setting material setting material is spread using methods without covering grid lines
E-12.01.04P spot check setting material periodically setting material is periodically spot checked to verify bonding properties

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of setting materials, their characteristics, properties and applications identify types of setting materials and describe their characteristics, properties and applications
interpret information pertaining to setting materials found in manufacturers’ specifications
E-12.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to apply setting materials identify tools and equipment used to apply setting materials and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices while applying setting materials
describe procedures to apply setting materials
describe methods used to apply setting materials
identify factors to consider when determining amount of setting material to apply

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E-12.02 - Sets tiles

E-12.02 - Sets tiles
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes yes yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-12.02.02P check environmental conditions environmental conditions are checked to ensure they are suitable for setting tiles
E-12.02.03P install tiles tiles are installed using methods to ensure ultimate bond strength
E-12.02.04P position tiles tiles are positioned using methods to ensure sufficient coverage
E-12.02.05P check tiles periodically tiles are checked periodically to ensure sufficient setting material transfer
E-12.02.06P follow grid lines grid lines are followed to ensure straightness and even spacing of joints
E-12.02.07P remove excess setting material excess setting material is removed
E-12.02.08P install threshold threshold is installed when required

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of tiles, their characteristics and applications identify types of tiles and describe their characteristics and applications
E-12.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to set tiles identify tools and equipment used to set tiles and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices while setting tiles
describe procedures and methods to install tiles
describe procedures and methods to position tiles
describe impact of environmental conditions when setting tiles

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E-12.03 - Installs accessories

E-12.03 - Installs accessories
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes yes yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-12.03.02P determine location of accessories location of accessories is determined according to customer and project specifications
E-12.03.03P determine fastening methods fastening methods are determined according to type of accessory
E-12.03.04P locate backing before installing accessories backing is located before installing accessories
E-12.03.05P level and fasten accessories in place accessories are leveled and fastened in place using methods according to manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of accessories, their limitations, characteristics and applications identify types of accessories and describe their limitations, characteristics and applications
interpret information found in project specifications
E-12.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install accessories identify tools and equipment used to install accessories and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when installing accessories
describe procedures to install accessories

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E-12.04 - Installs expansion and control joints

E-12.04 - Installs expansion and control joints
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes yes yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-12.04.02P cut mortar bed mortar bed is cut according to grid lines or patterns to incorporate expansion and control joints
E-12.04.03P place expansion and control joints expansion and control joints are placed according to TTMAC and project specifications
E-12.04.04P check expansion and control joints expansion and control joints are checked to ensure they are free of contaminants

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of expansion and control joints, their characteristics, purposes and applications identify types of expansion and control joints and describe their characteristics, purposes and applications
interpret information found in project specifications
E-12.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install expansion and control joints identify tools and equipment used to install expansion and control joints and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when installing expansion and control joints
describe procedures to install expansion and control joints
describe procedures to cut mortar beds

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E-12.05 - Installs tile trim

E-12.05 - Installs tile trim
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes yes yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-12.05.02P select moulding and thresholds moulding and thresholds are selected according to transition heights, adjacent materials and project specifications
E-12.05.03P cut and shape moulding and thresholds moulding and thresholds are cut and shaped to length and width
E-12.05.04P set and anchor moulding and thresholds moulding and thresholds are set and anchored according to manufacturers’ specifications to achieve finished look

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of moulding and thresholds, their characteristics and applications identify moulding and thresholds and describe their characteristics and applications
E-12.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install moulding and thresholds identify tools and equipment used to install moulding and thresholds and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when installing moulding and thresholds
describe procedures to install moulding and thresholds
describe procedures to cut and shape moulding and thresholds

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Task E-13 Installs stone slabs

Task Descriptor

Tilesetting is the craft of physically executing what designers and architects have designed or conceived using stone slabs. Tilesetters install stone slabs on various surfaces for interiors and exteriors such as floors and walls. Stone slabs include marble, limestone, granite, soap stone, slate stone and engineered stone.

E-13.01 - Installs anchors

E-13.01 - Installs anchors
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes no yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.01.02P select anchors as determined by engineers anchors are selected according to engineer shop drawings and local building code
E-13.01.03P position and fasten anchors to slab and substrate anchors are positioned and fastened to slab and substrate according to engineer shop drawings

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of anchors, their characteristics and applications identify types of anchors and describe their characteristics and applications
E-13.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install anchors identify tools and equipment used to install anchors and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when installing anchors
describe procedures to install anchors
describe procedures to position and fasten anchors to slab and substrate

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E-13.02 - Applies stone slab setting material

E-13.02 - Applies stone slab setting material
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes no yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.02.02P check environmental conditions environmental conditions are checked to ensure they are suitable for setting stone slabs
E-13.02.03P verify that setting material is suitable for application and stone setting material is verified to ensure it is suitable for application and stone according to TTMAC specifications
E-13.02.04P place setting material setting material is placed using methods, ensuring enough setting material is used for specific application

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of stone slab setting materials, their characteristics, applications and operation identify types of stone slab setting materials and describe their characteristics and applications
explain compatibility of setting material with stone slabs
E-13.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install stone slab setting materials identify tools and equipment used to install stone slab setting materials and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when installing stone slab setting materials
describe procedures and methods used to install stone slab setting materials
describe impact of environmental conditions when installing stone slab setting materials

Range of Variables

E-13.03 - Mounts stone slabs

E-13.03 - Mounts stone slabs
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes no yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.03.02P position stone slab stone slab is positioned using methods
E-13.03.03P secure stone slab to substrate stone slab is secured to substrate using fasteners

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of stone slabs, their characteristics and applications identify types of stone slabs and describe their characteristics and applications
E-13.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to mount stone slabs identify tools and equipment used to mount stone slabs and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when mounting stone slabs
describe procedures and methods used to position stone slabs
describe procedures to secure stone slabs to substrate using fasteners

Range of Variables

E-13.04 - Sets stone slabs

E-13.04 - Sets stone slabs
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes no yes yes yes ND yes yes yes ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.04.02P position stone slab stone slab is positioned using methods
E-13.04.03P fasten stone slab to substrate stone slab is fastened to substrate using applied adhesives
E-13.04.04P make final adjustments final adjustments are made if required

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of stone slabs, their characteristics and applications identify types of stone slabs and describe their characteristics and applications
E-13.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to set stone slabs identify tools and equipment used to set stone slabs and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when setting stone slabs
describe procedures and methods used to position stone slabs
describe procedures to fasten stone slabs to substrate using adhesives

Range of Variables

Task E-14 Pours terrazzo mixture

Task Descriptor

Tilesetting is the craft of physically executing what designers and architects have designed or conceived using terrazzo. Tilesetters install terrazzo on various surfaces such as floors and walls.

E-14.01 - Installs divider strips for terrazzo

E-14.01 - Installs divider strips for terrazzo
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes no yes yes yes ND yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-14.01.02P select strip strip is selected according to criteria
E-14.01.03P measure and cut strips strips are measured and cut according to size of grid and pattern, and to TTMAC specifications
E-14.01.04P set strips in fresh mortar bed or over cured mortar bed strips are set in fresh mortar bed or over cured mortar bed using methods

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-14.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of terrazzo, their characteristics, properties and applications identify types of terrazzo and describe their characteristics, properties and applications
E-14.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of divider strips for terrazzo, their characteristics and applications identify types of divider strips and describe their characteristics and applications
E-14.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install divider strips for terrazzo identify tools and equipment used to install divider strips for terrazzo and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when installing divider strips for terrazzo
describe procedures and methods used to install divider strips for terrazzo
identify criteria to be considered when selecting divider strips for terrazzo
describe procedures to measure and cut divider strips for terrazzo

Range of Variables

E-14.02 - Applies bond coat

E-14.02 - Applies bond coat
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes no yes yes yes ND yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-14.02.02P select bond coat bond coat is selected according to type of terrazzo used and manufacturers’ specifications
E-14.02.03P check that substrate is clean substrate is checked that it is clean prior to applying bond coat
E-14.02.04P treat substrate substrate is treated prior to applying bond coat
E-14.02.05P place bond coat in pre-determined area bond coat is placed in pre-determined area according to open time factors

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-14.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of bonding agents, their characteristics and applications identify types of bonding agents and describe their characteristics and applications
explain setting times of bonding agents
identify and interpret TTMAC specifications
E-14.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to apply bond coats identify tools and equipment used to apply bond coats and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when applying bond coats
describe procedures to treat substrates prior to bond coat application
describe procedures and methods used to apply bond coats
describe impact of environmental conditions when installing bond coats

Range of Variables

E-14.03 - Trowels in terrazzo mixture

E-14.03 - Trowels in terrazzo mixture
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes no yes yes yes ND yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and TTMAC specifications
E-14.03.02P pour terrazzo mixture terrazzo mixture is poured within strip boundaries
E-14.03.03P spread terrazzo mixture terrazzo mixture is spread up to strip heights to ensure uniform thickness

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-14.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of terrazzo, their characteristics, properties and applications identify types of terrazzo and describe their characteristics, properties and applications
E-14.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to trowel in terrazzo mixture identify tools and equipment used to trowel in terrazzo mixture and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when trowelling in terrazzo mixture
describe procedures and methods used to trowel in terrazzo mixture

Range of Variables

E-14.04 - Works surface

E-14.04 - Works surface
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes no yes yes yes ND yes yes no ND ND ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-14.04.02P sprinkle and compact aggregate aggregate is sprinkled and compacted evenly in cementitious matrix
E-14.04.03P check terrazzo has set to pre-determined plastic state terrazzo is checked to determine if it has set to pre-determined plastic state
E-14.04.04P hand work terrazzo terrazzo is hand worked until it stiffens
E-14.04.05P compact terrazzo aggregates evenly terrazzo aggregates are compacted evenly using rollers and water in cementitious terrazzo
E-14.04.06P remove excess water on surface excess water is removed on surface
E-14.04.07P power-trowel surface of epoxy terrazzo surface of epoxy terrazzo is power-troweled

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-14.04.01L 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
E-14.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to work surface of terrazzo identify tools and equipment used to work surface of terrazzo and describe their procedures for use
identify hazards and describe safe work practices when working surface of terrazzo
describe procedures to apply and compact aggregates on surface of cementitious terrazzo
describe procedures to hand work surface of terrazzo

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