NCCER Tile case studies
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NCCER is a 1996-founded independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation that describes itself as the nation's leader in construction industry education, assessments, credentials and accreditation. Its Tile craft training sits inside a broader catalog of industry-built programs delivered through accredited organizations, accredited training and assessment programs, and thousands of points of delivery, so most candidates encounter Tile as a modular apprenticeship curriculum plus a journey-level skills assessment rather than a single national paper exam. The material suits apprentices enrolled through high schools, postsecondary institutions, contractors, associations, corrections and government programs, and experienced tile setters who want their skills verified. Content spans four broad areas: craft fundamentals and safety; surface preparation and substrates; installation methods and materials; and layout, grouting and finishing. The NCCER Tile case studies are 5 cases and about 3,138 words.
1Wet Saw and Silica Exposure in an Occupied Basement
An apprentice and a journeyman are installing 18 x 18 porcelain tile in the basement of an occupied 12-unit apartment building. The only available power is a 15 A branch circuit.
685 words, about 3 min2Porcelain Over a Marginal Wood Floor With a Height Limit
A homeowner wants 12 x 24 porcelain tile in a 14 ft x 22 ft second-floor family room. The joists are 2 x 10 No.
638 words, about 3 min3High-Moisture Slab With Adhesive Residue and Porcelain Tile
A general contractor is preparing a 600 ft2 ground-floor break room in a medical clinic for 24 x 24 rectified porcelain tile. concrete on grade, 20 years old.
580 words, about 3 min4Diagonal Layout in a Sloped Room With Control Joints
A 24 ft x 36 ft banquet room in a historic building is getting 24 x 24 porcelain tile with 3/16 in. grout joints in a diagonal layout.
626 words, about 3 min5Rebuilding a Shower Pan With a Clamping Drain
A remodeler is rebuilding a 4 ft x 6 ft walk-in shower on a wood-framed floor. The existing clamping drain is reused.
609 words, about 3 min