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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
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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
- tools and equipment include: notch trowels, margin trowels
- setting materials include: thin set mortar, medium bed, mastic, ultra light weight mortar and epoxy
- factors include: environmental conditions (temperature, humidity), manufacturers’ specifications, substrate type
- methods include: flat trowelling, notch trowelling, back buttering
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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 |
Range of Variables
- setting materials include: thin set mortar, medium bed, mastic, ultra light weight mortar and epoxy
- tools and equipment include: notch trowels, margin trowels
- hazards include: silica, fumes (VOC), dust
- methods include: flat trowelling, notch trowelling, back buttering
- factors include: environmental conditions (temperature, humidity), manufacturers’ specifications, substrate type
E-12.02 - Sets tiles
E-12.02 - Sets tiles
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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
- tools and equipment include: tile cutters, nippers, saws, margin trowels
- environmental conditions include: humidity, temperature
- methods (to install tiles) include: applying thin set, preparing mortar bed
- methods (to position tiles) include: pushing and twisting, beating in
Knowledge
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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 |
Range of Variables
- types of tiles include: ceramic, porcelain, stone, quartzite
- tools and equipment include: tile cutters, nippers, saws, margin trowels
- procedures include: checking tiles periodically, ensuring sufficient setting material transfer, following grid lines, ensuring even space between tiles, removing excess setting material, using tile levelling kits
- methods (to install tiles) include: applying thin set, preparing mortar bed
- methods (to position tiles) include: pushing and twisting, beating in
- environmental conditions include: humidity, temperature
E-12.03 - Installs accessories
E-12.03 - Installs accessories
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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
- tools and equipment include: caulking guns, hot glue guns, hammer drills
- accessories include: soap dishes, towel bars, grab bars, dispensers, alcoves, shelves
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- methods include: gluing, screwing
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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 |
Range of Variables
- accessories include: soap dishes, towel bars, grab bars, dispensers, alcoves, shelves
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- tools and equipment include: caulking guns, hot glue guns, hammer drills
E-12.04 - Installs expansion and control joints
E-12.04 - Installs expansion and control joints
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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
- tools and equipment include: caulking guns, mini saws, grinders
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
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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 |
Range of Variables
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
- tools and equipment include: caulking guns, mini saws, grinders
E-12.05 - Installs tile trim
E-12.05 - Installs tile trim
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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
- tools and equipment include: hacksaws, snips, utility knives
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
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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 |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: hacksaws, snips, utility knives
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
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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
- tools and equipment include: hammer drills, grinders, ratchet sets
- anchors include: T, track, wire, J plate, L bracket
Knowledge
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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 |
Range of Variables
- anchors include: T, track, wire, J plate, L bracket
- tools and equipment include: hammer drills, grinders, ratchet sets
E-13.02 - Applies stone slab setting material
E-13.02 - Applies stone slab setting material
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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
- tools and equipment include: margin trowels, mixers, caulking guns
- environmental conditions include: humidity, temperature
- methods include: spreading, back buttering, spotting
Knowledge
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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
- tools and equipment include: margin trowels, mixers, caulking guns
- methods include: spreading, back buttering, spotting
- environmental conditions include: humidity, temperature
E-13.03 - Mounts stone slabs
E-13.03 - Mounts stone slabs
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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
- tools and equipment include: rubber mallets, hammer drills, levels, socket sets
- methods include: ensuring slab is aligned, level and plumb
- fasteners include: anchors and pins, wires
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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
- types of stone slabs include: marble, limestone, granite, soap stone, slate stone, engineered stone
- tools and equipment include: rubber mallets, hammer drills, levels, socket sets
- methods include: ensuring slab is aligned, level and plumb
- fasteners include: anchors and pins, wires
E-13.04 - Sets stone slabs
E-13.04 - Sets stone slabs
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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
- tools and equipment include: rubber mallets, trowels, levels
- methods include: ensuring slab is aligned, level and plumb
- adhesives include: epoxy, mortar, silicone
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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
- types of stone slabs include: marble, limestone, granite, soap stone, slate stone, engineered stone
- tools and equipment include: rubber mallets, trowels, levels
- methods include: ensuring slab is aligned, level and plumb
- adhesives include: epoxy, mortar, silicone
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
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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
- tools and equipment include: saws, snips, grinders, point trowels, straight edges
- criteria include: size of aggregate, installation methods, design specifications, project specifications
- methods include: insertion and use of adhesives
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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
- types of terrazzo include: cement, latex, epoxy
- tools and equipment include: saws, snips, grinders, point trowels, straight edges
- methods include: insertion and use of adhesives
- criteria include: size of aggregate, installation methods, design specifications, project specifications
E-14.02 - Applies bond coat
E-14.02 - Applies bond coat
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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
- tools and equipment include: rollers, brushes
- types of terrazzo include: cement, latex, epoxy
- open time factors include: environmental conditions, manufacturers’ specifications, type of substrate
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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
- types of bonding agents include: epoxy, slurry bond coat
- tools and equipment include: rollers, brushes
E-14.03 - Trowels in terrazzo mixture
E-14.03 - Trowels in terrazzo mixture
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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
- tools and equipment include: trowels (magnesium, base), shovels, terrazzo floats
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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
- types of terrazzo include: cement, latex, epoxy
- tools and equipment include: trowels (magnesium, base), shovels, terrazzo floats
E-14.04 - Works surface
E-14.04 - Works surface
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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
- tools and equipment include: compacting trowels, rollers, power trowels
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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 |
Range of Variables
- types of terrazzo include: cement, latex, epoxy
- tools and equipment include: compacting trowels, rollers, power trowels