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Describe the history of the tile setting trade, why tilesetting is
considered to be a basic trade in the construction industry, and
identify the major processes to be learned by the apprentice
tilesetter. (I)
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| 2.
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Explain why specifications are used in tilesetting and identify the
five specifications used in the tile industry. (I)
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| 3.
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Explain why clean work areas are important to workers' safety and
identify ways to make such areas safer. (II)
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| 4.
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Explain why wearing appropriate clothing is important to workers'
safety and identify clothing that is safe. (II)
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| 5.
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Identify the protective equipment which should be used in tilesetting
and specific conditions which warrant the use of such equipment. (II)
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| 6.
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Explain why the incorrect handling, piling, and lifting of materials
is potentially dangerous to the worker, and identify ways of doing
each safely. (II)
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| 7.
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Explain why the incorrect use of hand tools is potentially dangerous
and identify good work habits related to hand tool use. (II)
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| 8.
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Explain why working with electrical material is potentially dangerous,
and identify safety rules which should be observed when doing so. (II)
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| 9.
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Identify conditions under which scaffolds must be used, and the
general safety requirements of scaffolds, elevators, and hoists. (II)
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| 10.
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Identify the sfety precautions which must be observed when working
with epoxies and mastics. (II)
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| 11.
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Explain the importance of personal hygiene to workers' safety and
identify good hygiene practices. (II)
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| 12.
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Demonstrate the ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
and identify specific examples of when CPR should be performed. (II)
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| 13.
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State the procedure for obtaining medical help and identify specific
examples of when such help is required. (II)
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| 14.
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Describe how tiles are manufactured and how moisture is removed from
tile. (III)
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| 15.
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Identify the four major and five minor types of tile. Describe each
and identify at least one use for each. (III)
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| 16.
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Identify the base materials used intile setting and at least one use
for each type of base material and mortar mix. (IV)
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| 17.
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Describe the base materials used in tile setting and how mortar mixes
are prepared. (IV)
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| 18.
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Identify the types of backings and wire mesh used in tile-setting and
describe how metal lath is installed. (IV)
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| 19.
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Identify the tools used to layout tile work and describe how each is
used. (V)
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| 20.
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Identify the cutting and drilling tools used in tilesetting and
describe at least one use of each. (V)
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| 21.
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Identify the mortar tools used in tilesetting and describe the care
required by each. (V)
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| 22.
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Identify the grouting materials used in tilesetting and where special
grouts are needed; and describe how grouts are prepared. (VI)
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| 23.
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Demonstrate the operation of the proper cement mixers and other
power-related equipment in tilesetting. (VII)
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| 24.
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Demonstrate grouting tile laid on different types of surfaces. (VII)
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| 25.
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Demonstrate floating wall mud and deck mud. (VII)
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| 26.
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Demonstrate setting tile strips in a straight line. (VII)
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