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TECHNOLOGY

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 46.0101

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alva, Oklahoma

    709 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, Oklahoma, 73717-2799

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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

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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: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • 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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