Provided the necessary and required materials, tools and equipment, the worker must be able to demonstrate without error the ability to install grouting by adhering to the following specific criteria:

1. Checks for any residual setting material or foreign matter in the joints or on the surface
2. Checks for any loose, damaged or improperly installed tiles
3. Identifies areas to be grouted
4. Identifies areas to be caulked or left ungrouted
5. Follows supervisor's directions
6. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
7. Follows other processes and procedures as required
8. Gathers necessary tools and materials
9. Verifies correct color and type of grout
10. Protects adjacent finished surfaces
11. Cleans any residual setting material or foreign matter
12. Replaces any loose, damaged or improperly installed tiles
13. Identifies and protects proper mixing area
14. Locates potable water source and disposal area
15. Follows supervisor's directions
16. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
17. Follows other processes and procedures as required
18. Mixes proper quantity of grout per manufacturer's specs
19. Uses proper float
20. Works grout thoroughly into joints
21. Cleans excess off tile surface and joints as needed
22. Allows proper set up time per manufacturer's recommendations
23. Washes excess grout from surface of tile and joints
24. Maintains uniform joint width and height
25. Performs final clean as necessary per manufacturer's specs
26. Polishes haze form tile surface
27. Cleans tools and work area
28. Properly dispose of grout water
29. Protects grouted work area as required
30. Follows supervisor's directions
31. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
32. Follows other processes and procedures as required

Provided the necessary and required materials, tools and equipment, the worker must be able to demonstrate without error the ability to cut tile units utilizing power equipment meeting the following specific criteria:

1. Measures and marks materials accurately
2. Selects appropriate tool(s) for application
3. Makes cuts accurately
4. Trims material as needed
5. Uses proper PPE for the project
6. Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
7. Follows supervisor's directions
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required
9. Measures and marks materials accurately
10. Selects appropriate equipment for application
11. Makes cuts accurately
12. Uses proper PPE for the project
13. Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
14. Follows supervisor's directions
15. Follows other processes and procedures as required

Provided the necessary and required materials, tools and equipment, the worker must be able to demonstrate without error the ability to prepare a surface before using the mortar method adhering to the following specific criteria:

1. Scraps, sweeps an cleans wall
2. Checks for sound substrate: Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs
3. Checks for within tolerance per specs: Straight, Flat and Plumb
4. Checks for painters' overspray and correct substrate material
5. Verifies finish heights
6. Verifies placement, size and shape of accessories and fixtures
7. Identifies any lighting related placement issues
8. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
9. Follows supervisor's directions
10. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
11. Follows other processes and procedures as required
12. Gathers necessary tools and materials
13. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
14. Corrects any defects in framing
15. Verifies corrections by other trades
16. Applies vapor/moisture barrier
17. Applies lath reinforcing
18. Applies scratch coat per specs
19. Applies mortar bed (float coat) per specs
20. Follows supervisor's directions
21. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
22. Follows other processes and procedures as required
23. Gather necessary tools and materials
24. Identify tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
25. Correct any defects in framing
26. Verify corrections by other trades
27. Apply vapor/moisture barrier if or as necessary
28. Apply lath reinforcing if or as necessary
29. Apply scratch/bond coat as necessary per specs
30. Apply mortar bed (float coat) per specs
31. Follows supervisor's directions
32. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
33. Follows other processes and procedures as required
34. Scrapes, sweeps and cleans work surface
35. Checks for sound substrate: Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs
36. Checks for sound substrate: Properly bonded underlayments
37. Checks for sound substrate: If contaminants are present, address per specs
38. Checks for tolerance per specs and corrects as necessary: Straight, flat and Level
39. Checks for movement in joints: If present, verifies location and treats per specs
40. Follows supervisor's directions
41. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
42. Follows other processes and procedures as required
43. Gathers necessary tools and materials
44. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
45. Corrects any defects in substrate
46. Verifies corrections by other trades
47. Follows supervisor's directions
48. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
49. Follows other processes and procedures as required
50. Scrapes, sweeps and cleans work surface
51. Checks for sound substrate: Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs
52. Checks for sound substrate: Properly bonded
53. Checks for sound substrate: If contaminants are present, address per specs
54. Checks for within tolerance per specs and corrects as necessary. Straight Flat and Level
55. Checks for movement in joints: If present verifies, location and treat per specs
56. Follows supervisor's directions
57. Follows safety rule and requirements appropriate with this section
58. Follows other processes and procedures as required
59. Gathers necessary tools and materials
60. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
61. Corrects any defects in substrate
62. Verifies corrections by other trades
63. Dampens substrate
64. Applies cementitious bond coat
65. Applies dry pack mortar to wet bond coat
66. Follows supervisor's directions
67. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
68. Gathers necessary tools and materials
69. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
70. Corrects any defects in substrate
71. Verifies corrections by other trades
72. Applies appropriate cleavage membrane
73. Installs wire reinforcing as required
74. Applies dry pack mortar per specs
75. Follows supervisor's directions
76. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
77. Follows other processes and procedures as required
78. Scrapes, sweeps, and cleans surfaces to be tiled
79. Checks for sound substrate:
80. Properly fastened cabinetry and substrate as required
81. Checks for tolerance per specs Straight, Flat, Plumb and level
82. Verifies corrections by other trades
83. Verifies finish heights and opening widths
84. Verifies placement, size and shape of accessories and fixtures
85. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
86. Follows supervisor's directions
87. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
88. Follows other processes and procedures as required
89. Gathers necessary tools and materials
90. Protects other finishes
91. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
92. Installs and/or corrects substrate as necessary
93. Follows supervisor's directions
94. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
95. Follows other processes and procedures as required
96. Gathers necessary tools and materials
97. Protects other finishes
98. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
99. Installs vapor/moisture barrier to counter and splash per specs
100. Installs wire reinforcing to counter and splash per specs
101. Installs punched metal strip or suitable substitute per specs
102. Sets sink in mortar
103. Applies wall mortar to splash and counter perimeter per specs
104. Applies dry pack mortar to remainder of countertops
105. Follows supervisor's directions
106. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
107. Follows other processes and procedures as required

Provided the necessary and required materials, tools and equipment, the worker must be able to demonstrate without error the ability to mix mortar, epoxy resins and adhesives with power equipment meeting the following specific criteria:

1. Selects proper tools as required for the job
2. Selects proper mortar types to be mixed as specified
3. Maintains proper consistency as required
4. Re-tempers as permitted
5. Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
6. Follows supervisor's directions
7. Follows other processes and procedures as required
8. Identifies equipment to be used
9. Performs necessary maintenance
10. Cleans equipment
11. Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
12. Follows supervisor's directions
13. Follows other processes and procedures as required

Provided the necessary and required materials, tools and equipment, the worker must be able to demonstrate without error the ability to restock and dispose of job-site materials adhering to the following specific criteria:

1. Provides clean, dry, secure area
2. Provides storage area close to installation area
3. Maintains clean and orderly storage area
4. Stores materials so that labels are visible
5. Stages materials according to work flow
6. Monitors material inventory and reports to supervisor
7. Follows supervisor's directions
8. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
9. Follows other processes and procedures as required
10. Handles material responsibly, using appropriate material handling equipment
11. Identifies any hazardous or perishable materials
12. Stores material as per manufacturer's recommendations
13. At the direction of the mechanic stages materials according to: Work Flow
14. At the direction of the mechanic stages materials according to: time requirements
15. At the direction of the mechanic stages materials according to: Where needed
16. Maintains adequate inventory at installation site
17. Reports missing or damaged materials to supervisor
18. Coordinates scheduling material movement with on-site equipment
19. Blends, sorts and mixes materials as required
20. Follows supervisor's directions
21. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
22. Follows other processes and procedures as required
23. Gathers unused material, organizes and re--stocks as appropriate
24. Separates recyclable materials and disposes of according to job-site requirements
25. Identifies and disposes of hazardous materials according to state and local regulations
26. Gathers remaining waste and spoilage and disposes of in an appropriate manner
27. Identifies and secures materials to be returned to the shop
28. Follows supervisor's directions
29. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
30. Follows other processes and procedures as required

Provided the necessary and required materials, tools and equipment, the worker must be able to demonstrate without error the ability to seal a surface adhering to the following specific criteria:

1. Checks tile and grouting for any imperfections
2. Determines that installation has properly cured per manufacturer's recommendations
3. Identifies areas to be cleaned, caulked and sealed
4. Determines and identifies any contaminants from other trades
5. Verifies that proper ventilation exists
6. Follows supervisor's directions
7. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required
9. Gathers necessary tools and materials
10. Verifies correct cleaner, caulk and sealer
11. Protects adjacent finished surfaces
12. Assures areas to be caulked are free of debris and contaminants
13. Locates potable water source and disposal area
14. Follows supervisor's directions
15. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
16. Follows other processes and procedures as required
17. Mixes proper quantity of cleaning materials per manufacturer's specs
18. Uses proper applicator per manufacturer's recommendation
19. Allows contact time per manufacturer's recommendations
20. Washes excess cleaners from surface of tile and joints and rinses as required
21. Performs a final clean as necessary per manufacturer's specs
22. Protects finished surfaces as needed
23. Follows supervisor's directions
24. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
25. Follows other processes and procedures as required
26. Verifies correct color and material
27. Primes areas to be caulked as required
28. Uses proper applicator per manufacturer's recommendation
29. Applies caulk and tools as needed
30. Allows proper contact time per manufacturer's recommendations
31. Removes excess caulk from surface of tile
32. Protects finished surfaces as needed
33. Follows supervisor's directions
34. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
35. Follows other processes and procedures as required
36. Uses proper applicator per manufacturer's recommendation
37. Allows proper contact time per manufacturer's recommendations
38. Removes excess sealer from surface of tile and joints
39. Protects finished surfaces as needed
40. Follows supervisor's directions
41. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
42. Follows other processes and procedures as required

Provided the necessary and required tools and equipment, the worker must be able to demonstrate without error the proper use of each specific tool and piece of equipment including, but not limited to:

1. Checks electrical cords and equipment before use
2. Keeps hand tools in good repair
3. Demonstrates proper maintenance of powder actuated equipment
4. Keeps power tools clean and in good order
5. Checks for required guards and other safety features on power equipment
6. Stores tools properly
7. Other tool and equipment maintenance as required
8. Chalk line
9. Steel measuring tape
10. Steel square
11. Straight edge
12. Spirit level
13. Folding rule
14. Tile Cutter
15. Electric chipping hammer
16. Carbide Hole Saw
17. Nippers/Biters
18. Tin snips
19. Rubbing stone
20. Electric Drill 1/2" or larger
21. Tile Saw
22. Utility Knife
23. Scoring tool
24. Grout saw
25. Keyhole saw
26. Carbide Tipped Chisel
27. Jamb saw
28. Margin Trowel
29. Flat trowel
30. Gauging Trowel
31. Pointing Trowel
32. Buttering Trowel
33. Bucket Trowel
34. Grout float
35. Rubber float
36. Epoxy Float
37. Wood float
38. Mortar hoe
39. Mortar box
40. Mixer
41. Beating block
42. Rubber mallet
43. Grout sponge
44. Epoxy Sponge (doodle bug)
45. Angle divider
46. T bevel
47. Combination square
48. Trammel bar
49. Plumb bob
50. Tile Cutting board
51. All angle tile cutter
52. Rod saw
53. Scribe
54. Scraper
55. Knee pads
56. Hammer
57. Tool bag/bucket
58. Square edge shovel
59. Water brush
60. Foxtail brush
61. Center punch
62. Cheesecloth
63. Hawk
64. Laser
65. Caulk gun
66. Water level
67. Rubbing Brick
68. Notched Trowels
69. Mixing paddle
70. Chipping hammer
71. Grouting Blankets
72. Buckets 1, 3 and 5 gallons
73. Shims and spacers
74. Float strips
75. Lights and Cords
76. Gloves, rubber and cloth
77. Push Broom
78. Staple gun/hammertacker