1. Using and maintaining hand and power tools. 2. Erecting and dismantling scaffolding. 3. Safety

1. Preparing all types of Sub-Surfaces for Terrazzo, preparing sub-structure and other surfaces (Vertical and Horizontal), select methods of cutting tile. 2. Preparing marble for installation (Vertical and Horizontal), preparing walls, floors, and 3. countertops for mortar installation. 4. Installing seamless floors, drilling, anchoring, and plugging methods-traditional and modern. 5. Floating bed-sand cushion, isolating membrane wire mesh and screeding underbed. Installing divider strips and glue divider strips. 6. Placing terrazzo mixture in panels and trowel to top of strips and seeding of additional chips.

1. Mixing various types of mortar and chips, epoxy resins and adhesives. 2. Thin set epoxy, polyester, polyacrylate and other artificial simulated materials. Mixing and using setting materials.

1. Handling and moving job-site materials from stockpile to point of installation.

1. Cleaning, treating, sealing, caulking, protecting, and grouting terrazzo, marble, and other surfaces (all techniques).

1. Machine grind and polish acid wash. 2. Select and use other polishing compounds and methods. 3. Patch, fill, repair and restore material and other polishing compounds and methods. 4. Face, fill and polish marble 5. Apply stone aggregate.

1. Fundamentals (4 hours, 1st year) 2. Trade Safety (12 hours, 1st year, including handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals) 3. Asbestos Awareness – minimum 4 hours (see attachment) 4. OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course – if required for Public Work 5. First Aid (6.5 hours minimum every 3 years) 6. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – must comply with section 201-g of the Labor Law. 7. Drugs and Alcohol Awareness 8. Diversity in the Workplace 9. Scaffolding Safety

1. Working materials and their use (tile, marble, terrazzo) 2. Handling and distribution of various materials and storage care 3. Preparation of various surfaces, both floor and wall 4. Mortar mixes, terrazzo mixes, chip selection, thin set coat materials 5. Portland cement and various applications 6. Mortar mixing, hand, or power-related methods 7. Tile, marble and terrazzo grouts of various composition and their application 8. Safe care and use of various tools and power-related equipment 9. Types of synthetic and/or chemical mortars and bonding materials 10.Types of synthetic and/or chemical grouts, and their use and application 11.Cleaning – acid, steam, and power equipment cleaning 12.Application of various types of protective coverings and/or sealants for use over all tile, marble, and terrazzo surfaces. 13.New Products, materials, work techniques and the use of job-related power equipment and tools used in the tile/marble/terrazzo industry 14.Materials Safety Data Sheet