SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING
PERCENT
OF TEST:
30%
Brick and Block Laying
10%
Concrete and Mortar Applications
10%
Tile Setting Procedures
5%
Ornamental, Fireplaces & Arches
20%
Hand and Power Tools
10%
Safety
5%
Restoration, Reinforcement, and Waterproofing
10%
Masonry Measurement and Math
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED
WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF
KNOWLEDGE BASED ON THIS EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR
THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN
USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND
SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
You may refer
to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks
for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF
REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM
CANDIDATES:
MASONRY
SKILLS, FIFTH EDITION by Richard T. Kreh, Sr.
Delmar
Publishers, Inc.
CONCRETE
TECHNOLOGY by George White
Delmar
Publishers, Inc.
CONCRETE
FORM CONSTRUCTION by Cairl Moore
Delmar
Publishers, Inc.
YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL
LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING
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The written exam consists of 100 multiple
choice questions. Each question consists
of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
Flue
lining is made of a very strong material called:
a. gypsum
* b. terra-cotta
c. concrete
d. asbestos
The
normal steps to align brick in a corner lead with a Mason's Level are:
a. Plumb,
Straight edge, level.
b. Plumb,
Level, Straight Edge.
* c. Level,
Plumb, Straight Edge.
d. Straight
Edge, Plumb, Level.
* indicates
correct answer
THE
TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN
COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE
INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED: 8/2008
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING
PERCENT
OF TEST:
35
% BLOCK WORK 11%
TILE SETTING
-Layout Bond -Layout
Bond
-Mixing Mortar -Adhesive
Application
-Neatness -Tile
Installation
-Tool
Usage -Neatness
-Finished
Product -Finished Project
35
% BRICK WORK 11%
TILE GROUTING
-Layout Bond -Mixing
Grout
-Mixing Mortar -Applying
Grout
-Neatness -Clean
Tile Surface
-Tool Usage -Neatness
-Finished Product -Finished
Product
8% SAFETY AND WORK HABITS
CANDIDATES MUST BRING
THE FOLLOWING:
|
Trowel
(Brick) |
Pencil or
Marking Device |
Flat
Jointer ½” |
|
Brick
Hammer |
Rule –
Brick Spacing and Modular |
Tool Box or
Tool Bag |
|
2 Ft. Level |
Mason Line
– 12 Ft. |
Tile Sponge |
|
4 Ft. Level |
Line Blocks |
Chalk Line |
|
Convex
Jointer |
Square – 2
Ft. |
¼” V
Notched Trowel |
|
Brick Set |
Brush |
Line Pins
(2) |
|
Rubber
Float |
Trigs (2) |
|
SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE
WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EXAM.
CANDIDATES SHOULD WEAR
APPROPRIATE WORK SHOES-NO SNEAKERS.
You may refer
to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks
for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
UPDATED: 4/2009