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Tile Setters - Certificate of Journeyman Status

College of Southern Nevada

Short-Term Certificate

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Dates

Since Feb 2014

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146-1164

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 47-2044.00

Skills

Active ListeningComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementCoordinationSpeakingMathematicsCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceDesign

Abilities

VisualizationNear VisionExtent FlexibilityProblem SensitivityTrunk StrengthInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionCategory FlexibilityArm-Hand SteadinessManual Dexterity

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

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareProject management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Acoustic ear muffs or defendersAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAngle grindersArticulating boom liftsBase grindersBench visesBlow torchesBuilders' levelsBull floatsButtering trowelsCaulking gunsChalk linesChipping hammersClaw hammers

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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium47-2044.00Tile and Stone Setterstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Tile alignment across large or complex surfaces — achieve precise results autonomously using levels, laser levels, and straightedges on commercial and high-end residential projects.
  • Grout selection, mixing, and joint finishing — perform to specification across multiple grout types and joint widths on varied interior and exterior installations.
  • Complex cuts and custom shapes — execute using power saws, angle grinders, and specialty bits to fit tile around intricate architectural features on demanding job sites.
  • Custom tile layout patterns — design and implement independently, optimizing visual balance and material efficiency based on client blueprints and site conditions.
  • Mortar beds, thick-set applications, and specialty adhesives — select and apply correctly for diverse substrates including concrete, backer board, and waterproofed assemblies.
  • Blueprint review and material takeoffs — conduct independently for full project scope, identifying potential conflicts and adjusting material orders on commercial renovation sites.
  • Large-format and irregular surface layouts — measure, mark, and execute across non-standard room geometries while maintaining pattern continuity and grout line consistency.
  • Intricate mosaic murals and decorative stone installations — set and grout on walls and floors using precise finger dexterity and visualization skills on specialty design projects.
  • Non-routine installation problems such as substrate failures or pattern discrepancies — diagnose and resolve using critical thinking and construction knowledge on active job sites.
  • Project timelines and material logistics — coordinate across tile, waterproofing, and grouting phases to keep installation sequences on schedule on multi-trade commercial projects.

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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