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BIOLOGY

College of Southern Maryland

Associate's DegreeCIP: 46.0101

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • La Plata, Maryland

    8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, Maryland, 20646-0910

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningTime ManagementCoordinationCritical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesMathematicsJudgment and Decision MakingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsDesignMechanicalEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and SecurityProduction and Processing

Abilities

Near VisionInformation OrderingVisualizationProblem SensitivityTrunk StrengthOral ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityExtent FlexibilityStatic StrengthMultilimb CoordinationOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityStaminaDynamic StrengthSpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
  • Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
  • Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cut
  • Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
  • Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
  • Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.
  • Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and lev
  • Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of brick
  • Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
  • Use drone technology to inspect and assess the condition of tall structures.
  • Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure con
  • Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensur
  • Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation
  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifica
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedure
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

Technology

Project management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareAccounting softwareData base user interface and query softwareAccess softwareWeb platform development softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareGeographic information systemInventory management softwareDocument management softwareFacilities management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Acoustic ear muffs or defendersAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAngle grindersArticulating boom liftsBase grindersBench visesBlow torchesBuilders' levelsBull floatsButtering trowelsCaulking gunsChalk linesChipping hammersClaw hammers12 pound sledge hammers16 pound sledge hammers8 pound sledge hammersAngle chiselsBoom liftsBrick hammersBush hammersCable winchesCape chiselsCarry clampsCircular sawsAdhesive trowelsAdjustable wrenchesBlock and tackle equipmentBolt cutters

Work Values

IndependenceSupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognitionAchievement
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Tile and Stone Setters47-2044.00
  • Stonemasons47-2022.00
  • Brickmasons and Blockmasons47-2021.00
  • Solar Energy Installation Managers47-1011.03
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers47-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Levels, squares, and straightedges — use independently to align and plumb tile courses on standard residential floor and wall installations.
  • Grout joints — finish, dress, and clean with a damp sponge to a consistent appearance on completed tile installations with minimal oversight.
  • Power wet saws and angle grinders — operate to cut and shape tile around pipes, outlets, and irregular corners on routine commercial job sites.
  • Layout patterns — plan and mark out a straightforward diagonal or offset pattern on a prepared substrate by interpreting customer specifications.
  • Mortar, cement, and thin-set — mix to correct consistency and apply using brush, trowel, and screed to form an even bed for tile on interior surfaces.
  • Blueprints and surface assessments — review without assistance to estimate material quantities and confirm surface readiness before starting a project.
  • Measurement and layout lines — mark accurately across large floor areas using tape measures, chalk lines, and squares on multi-room residential projects.
  • Mosaic tile sheets — set and align to produce decorative accent borders on residential bathroom walls following a provided design template.
  • Work schedules for individual tile tasks — manage personal time to meet daily production targets on a general contractor-supervised job site.
  • Minor substrate irregularities — identify and address by applying a skim coat or leveling compound before tile installation on a residential floor.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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