APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Instructional Area: 408 Bricklaying and Masonry

Program: 50-408-2 Tile Setter Apprentice

Consultant: Marge Wood

Date Prepared: February 2000

District(s): Gateway

I. WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR

Journeylevel Tile Setter

Journeylevel Bricklayer/Cement Mason

II. JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR

• Blueprint Reading: identify markings, identify language and abbreviations, identify specific areas, translate scale to working measurements, visualize completed product, read specifications and estimate materials.
• Preparation, mixing of materials, setting of tile for: floors, walls, ceilings, walks, stair treads and risers.
• Repair and set concrete in preparation for tile work.
• Setting of the following materials: tiles, stones, marble, glass and mosaic.

III. WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA

Plasterer

Stone Mason

Master Stonecutter

IV. REQUIREMENTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT GROUPS

Requires completion of BAS/BAT registered apprenticeship program OR acceptance by appropriate local Apprenticeship Advisory Committee.