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Code 5800
DiplomaDVS
SectorBuildings and Public Works (07)
Number of credits46
Length of training690 hours
StatusProgram approved in 2005.
No educational organization is currently offering this program
Note(s)
This program is offered in French: 
5300 - Carrelage
  • Objectives and targeted professions
  • Admission conditions
  • Program content

Program objectives

The Tiling program aims to provide the necessary skills in order to trim, fit, install and repair surfaces such as marble, granite, manufactured granite, slate, enameled or glass and ceramic tiles as well as other similar or substitute materials. Furthermore, the student will acquire the competencies necessary to prepare the working space and surface, as well as installing, finishing and repairing slate floors. The student will also become versatile in the tiling field and will integrate harmoniously into the school and work environments.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Tilesetters (7283)

Job titles

tilesetter

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
OR
Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites
Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)632-306 ou (630-316)----

Program content

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
754-992 To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites 30 2
778-602 To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 30 2
778-612 To take measurements and make calculations 30 2
778-622 To choose installation materials and products 30 2
778-638 To prepare setting surfaces 120 8
778-643 To interpret plans and specifications 45 3
778-657 To set and repair tiles using the thin-set method 105 7
778-663 To set and repair tiles using the thick-set method 45 3
778-678 To set and repair slabs 120 8
778-688 To set and repair terrazzo 120 8
778-691 To use job search techniques 15 1
690 46