Major Work Activity F - Finishes materials
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Task F-15 Finishes installed product
Task Descriptor
Finishing is the last step of completing the installation. This step is very important since it completes the process and reveals the final product.
Tilesetters need to be detail-oriented when grinding, grouting and finishing as this process will complete the look and enhance the finished product.
F-15.01 - Installs grout
| 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 |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| F-15.01.01P | select and use tools and equipment | tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-15.01.02P | remove contaminants from grout joints | contaminants are removed from grout joints |
| F-15.01.03P | float grout over surface | grout is floated over surface ensuring that joints are completely full |
| F-15.01.04P | remove excess grout from surface | excess grout is removed from surface |
| F-15.01.05P | determine time between applying and cleaning grout | time between applying and cleaning grout is determined according to environmental conditions and manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-15.01.06P | wash tiles and shape joints | tiles are washed and joints are shaped using sponge and water |
| F-15.01.07P | polish or wash surface | surface is polished or washed to remove grout haze |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: grout floats, margin trowels, buckets, sponges, towels
- environmental conditions include: temperature, humidity
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-15.01.01L | demonstrate knowledge of grouts, their characteristics and applications | identify types of grouts and describe their characteristics and applications |
| interpret information relating to grouts found in manufacturers’ specifications | ||
| F-15.01.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install grout | identify tools and equipment used to install grout and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when installing grout | ||
| describe procedures to install grout | ||
| identify types of floats used to install grout | ||
| describe grout floating methods | ||
| identify types of sponges used to wash tiles | ||
| identify types of cleaning compounds used to clean tiles | ||
| describe impact of environmental conditions when installing grout | ||
| explain setting times and surface absorption rates |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: grout floats, margin trowels, buckets, sponges, towels
- hazards include: irritations, burns, toxic materials, noxious fumes
- environmental conditions include: temperature, humidity
F-15.02 - Caulks 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 |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| F-15.02.01P | select and use tools and equipment | tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-15.02.02P | select compatible caulking material | compatible caulking material is selected according to criteria and project specifications |
| F-15.02.03P | apply and shape caulking material uniformly in required areas | caulking material is applied and shaped uniformly in required areas |
| F-15.02.04P | install backer rod if required | backer rod is installed if required |
| F-15.02.05P | apply primer to surface prior to caulking if required | primer is applied to surface prior to caulking if required |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: caulking guns, shaping tools
- criteria include: usage, colour, location, exposure
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-15.02.01L | demonstrate knowledge of caulking materials, their characteristics and applications | identify types of caulking materials and describe their characteristics and applications |
| interpret information pertaining to caulking found in manufacturers’ specifications | ||
| F-15.02.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to caulk joints | identify tools and equipment used to caulk joints and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when caulking joints | ||
| describe procedures to install backer rods | ||
| describe procedures to caulk joints | ||
| describe caulking application methods |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: caulking guns, shaping tools
F-15.03 - Seals 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 |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| F-15.03.01P | select and use tools and equipment | tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-15.03.02P | select sealant | sealant is selected according to criteria |
| F-15.03.03P | clean surface and allow for drying time | surface is cleaned and drying time is allowed |
| F-15.03.04P | apply sealant on grout and tile | sealant is applied on grout and tile according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: brushes, rollers, sealant applicators, sponges
- criteria include: usage, finished look, location, exposure, manufacturers’ specifications
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-15.03.01L | demonstrate knowledge of sealants, their characteristics and applications | identify types of sealants and describe their characteristics and applications |
| interpret information pertaining to sealants found in manufacturers’ specifications | ||
| F-15.03.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to seal materials | identify tools and equipment used to seal materials and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when sealing materials | ||
| describe procedures to seal materials | ||
| describe sealant application methods | ||
| describe procedures to determine moisture content | ||
| describe impact of environmental conditions when sealing materials |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: brushes, rollers, sealant applicators, sponges
- hazards include: fumes (VOC), irritations
- environmental conditions include: temperature, humidity
Task F-16 Finishes terrazzo and stone
Task Descriptor
Finishing is the last step of completing the installation. This step is very important since it completes the process and reveals the final product.
Tilesetters need to be detail-oriented when grinding, grouting and finishing as this process will complete the look and enhance the finished product.
F-16.01 - Grinds terrazzo and stone
| 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 |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| F-16.01.01P | select and use tools and equipment | tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-16.01.02P | identify grinding requirements | grinding requirements are identified according to type of surface |
| F-16.01.03P | select abrasives, grit stones or diamond pads | abrasives, grit stones or diamond pads are selected according to type of surface |
| F-16.01.04P | grind terrazzo | terrazzo is ground with 24 or 80 grit until aggregate and strips are exposed |
| F-16.01.05P | clean surface to remove sludge and grout to fill pinholes | surface is cleaned to remove sludge and grouted to fill pinholes |
| F-16.01.06P | cut stone surface | stone surface is cut to remove lippage and to flatten surface |
| F-16.01.07P | polish surface | surface is polished using diamond pads with 120 grit |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: hand grinders, cove base machines, squeegees, floor grinding machines
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-16.01.01L | 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 | ||
| F-16.01.02L | demonstrate knowledge of stone slabs, their characteristics, properties and applications | identify types of stone slabs and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| F-16.01.03L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to grind terrazzo and stone | identify tools and equipment used to grind terrazzo and stone, and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when grinding terrazzo and stone | ||
| identify types of abrasives used to grind surfaces | ||
| describe procedures to grind terrazzo and stone | ||
| describe grinding methods and materials | ||
| F-16.01.04L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to polish terrazzo and stone surfaces | describe procedures to polish terrazzo and stone surfaces |
| identify types of diamond pads and grits used to polish terrazzo and stone surfaces |
Range of Variables
- types of terrazzo include: cement, latex, epoxy
- types of stone slabs include: marble, limestone, granite, soap stone, slate stone, engineered stone
- tools and equipment include: hand grinders, cove base machines, squeegees, floor grinding machines
F-16.02 - Grouts terrazzo and stone
| 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 |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| F-16.02.01P | select and use tools and equipment | tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-16.02.02P | fill imperfections on surface and joints with grout and/or aggregates | imperfections on surface and joints are filled with grout and/or aggregates |
| F-16.02.03P | identify areas that need additional grinding | areas that need additional grinding are identified |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: trowels, floats, sponges
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-16.02.01L | demonstrate knowledge of grouts, their characteristics, properties and applications | identify types of grouts and describe their characteristics and applications |
| interpret information pertaining to grouts found in manufacturers’ and TTMAC specifications | ||
| F-16.02.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to grout terrazzo and stone | identify tools and equipment used to grout terrazzo and stone, and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when grouting terrazzo and stone | ||
| describe procedures to inspect terrazzo and stone | ||
| describe procedures to grout terrazzo and stone | ||
| describe grout application methods |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: trowels, floats, sponges
F-16.03 - Seals terrazzo and stone
| 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 |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| F-16.03.01P | select and use tools and equipment | tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-16.03.02P | clean surface thoroughly | surface is cleaned thoroughly using cleaning products and according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-16.03.03P | determine type of sealant to be used | type of sealant to be used is determined according to surface requirements, product suitability and project specifications |
| F-16.03.04P | apply sealant | sealant is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| F-16.03.05P | test surface | surface is tested to identify if additional sealant is necessary |
| F-16.03.06P | buff finished surface | finished surface is buffed |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: brushes, mops, rollers, spray bottles
- cleaning products include: grout haze removers, stone and grout cleaners
- project specifications include: design drawings, shop drawings, blueprints
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-16.03.01L | demonstrate knowledge of sealants, their characteristics, properties and applications | identify types of sealants and describe their characteristics and applications |
| interpret information pertaining to sealants found in manufacturers’ specifications | ||
| F-16.03.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to seal terrazzo and stone | identify tools and equipment used to seal terrazzo and stone, and describe their procedures for use |
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when sealing terrazzo and stone | ||
| describe procedures to apply sealants to terrazzo and stone | ||
| describe sealant application methods | ||
| describe procedures to buff terrazzo and stone surfaces |
Range of Variables
- tools and equipment include: brushes, mops, rollers, spray bottles