Tile Finisher (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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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

Work Values

IndependenceSupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognitionAchievement

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2044.00	Tile and Stone Setters	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

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.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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