Finishing Construction Work

Tiling Work
Short-Term Training Curriculum

TVT Curriculum Version-I

Based on February 2022, Version- III
Occupational Standard

July 2023

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 Acknowledgements

The Ministry of Labor and skill, wish to thank MoLS experts, regional labor and skill
bureaus, TVT trainers, university lecturers and industry experts who contribute their time
and professional experience to the development of this Training module for tilling work.

We would like to express our appreciation to the Ministry of Labor and skill, for their
technical and financial support and workshop facilitation of this training module
development.

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 Table of Contents

Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................... 2

Preface........................................................................................................................................ 4

1. TVT-Program Design ......................................................................................................... 5

1.2. TVT-Program Description .......................................................................................... 5

1.3. Training Program Structure ............................................................................................. 6

1.3. Duration of the TVT-Program..................................................................................... 7

1.4. Qualification Level and Certification .......................................................................... 8

1.5. Target Groups .............................................................................................................. 8

1.6. Entry Requirements ..................................................................................................... 8

1.7. Mode of Delivery ........................................................................................................ 8

1.8. Institutional Assessment .............................................................................................. 9

1.9. TVT Teachers Profile .................................................................................................. 9

1.10. Training and Assessment methodology................................................................. 10

2. Learning Module Design .................................................................................................. 13

3. Resource Requirements .................................................................................................... 21

4. Participants of This Module (Training Material) Preparation .......................................... 24

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 Preface
The reformed TVT-System is an outcome-based system. It utilizes the needs of the labor
market and occupational requirements from the world of work as the benchmark and standard
for TVT delivery. The requirement from the world of work is analyzed and documented
considering international benchmarking – as occupational standards (OS).

In the reformed TVT-System, curricula, and curriculum development play an important role
with regard to quality driven comparable TVT-Delivery. The Curricula help to facilitate the
training process in a way, that trainees acquire the set of occupational competences (skills,
knowledge, and attitude) required at the working place and defined in the occupational
standards (OS).

This curriculum is developed by a group of professional experts from different Regional TVT
Bureaus, & colleges, based on the occupational standard for Tilling Work. The curriculum
development process has been actively supported and facilitated by Ministry of Lobar and
Skill (MoLS).

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 1. TVT-Program Design

1.1. TVT-Program Title: - Finishing Construction Work (Tilling Work) Short-

Term training

1.2. TVT-Program Description

The Program is designed to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude of the
trainees to the standard required by the occupation. The contents of this program are in line
with the occupational standard. The Trainees who successfully completed the Program will
be qualified to work as a Tilling Work with competencies elaborated in the respective OS.
Graduates of the program will have the required qualification to work in the Construction
Sector in the field of Tilling Work.

The prime objective of this training program is to equip the Trainees with the identified
competences specified in the OS. Graduates are therefore expected to Tilling Work in
accordance with the performance criteria and evidence guide described in OS.

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 1.3. Training Program Structure

Nominal
Unit of Competence Module Code & Title Training Outcomes
Duration
In Hrs.
Prepare Technical Drawing, Technical &
EIS FCW1 01 0232  Technical drawings
Read & Interpret Building EIS FCW1 M 01 0723 Building Drawings
20
 Building drawing
Drawings
Set out Profile Set-up for
EIS FCW1 02 0322  Setting out requirements
Finishing Works Setting out and
EIS FCW1 M 02 0723  Surface preparation for tilling 20
surface preparation
EIS FCW1 06 0322 Prepare Surfaces for
 Tilling layout
finishing Works
EIS FCW2 06 0322 Cut and Fix Wall, Floor
Cutting and  Cutting tile
Tiles and Skirting EIS FCW2 M 03 0723 40
Cut and Fix Tiles for Fixing tile  Fixing wall and floor tile
EIS FCW3 04 0322
Curved Surface

EIS FCW3 02 0322 Prepare bill of quantity EIS FCW3 M 04 0322 Bill of Quantity  Bill of materials 20
 Cost estimation

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1.3. Duration of the TVT-Program

The Program will have duration of 100 hours including the in-school/ Institution training and
on-the-job practice or cooperative training time. Such cooperative training based on realities
of the industry, nature of the occupation, location of the TVT institution, and other factors
will be considered in the training delivery to ensure that trainees acquire practical and
workplace experience.
TVT Institution
Cooperative Total
S.No Module title training Remark
training hours
Theory Practical
1. Technical & Building Drawings 6 10 4 20
2. Setting out and surface preparation 6 10 4 20
3. Cutting and Fixing tile 12 20 8 40
4. Bill of Quantity 6 10 4 20
Total hour 30 50 20 100

N.B. The cooperative training time can be managed for implementations according to the
context of the training environments of the institution.

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1.4. Qualification Level and Certification

Qualification is a formal certificate issued by an official agency in recognition to that an

individual has been assessed as achieving learning outcomes or competencies to the standard
specified for the qualification title. A qualification confers official recognition of value in the
labor market and in further education and training. Based on the descriptors elaborated on the
Ethiopian National TVT Qualification Framework (NTQF) the qualification of this specific
TVT Program is construction input processing Short term Certificate according to the Short
term. The trainee will be awarded transcript and the institutional certificate after successfully
completing all the modules in the level.

1.5. Target Groups

Any citizen who meets the entry requirements under items 1.7 and capable of participating in
the training activities is entitled to take part in the Program.

1.6. Entry Requirements

In principle everyone should be able to access training based on the labor market. Hence the
prospective participants of this program are any citizen who possesses the entry requirement
directive of the Ministry of Labor and Skills.

1.7. Mode of Delivery

This TVT-Program is characterized as a formal Program on middle level technical skills. The
mode of training delivery is in the institution and co-operative training. Cooperative training
is a model of training by the cooperation of enterprises/industries and TVT institutions
whereby trainees spend much of their time in the enterprises/industries to acquire industrial
knowledge, skills, experiences, and attitudes of the industrial environment and the remaining
time in TVT institutions to acquire basic skills and theoretical concepts. Therefore, it is
necessary to make the TVT sector more effective by strengthening a system of cooperative
training accepted by the industry.

The program will employ different alternatives of cooperative training such as

apprenticeships, internship and traineeship based on the nature of the occupation, location of

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 the TVT institutions, and interest of the industry. In addition, in the areas where industry is
not sufficiently available the established production and service centers/learning factories in
TVT institutions will be used as cooperative training places. The Training-Institution and
identified companies should have to take an agreement to co-operate about the
implementation of this program.

1.8. Institutional Assessment

Two types of evaluation will be used in determining the extent to which training outcomes
are achieved. The specific training outcomes are stated in the modules. In assessing them,
verifiable and observable indicators and standards shall be used.

The formative assessment is incorporated in the training modules and form part of the
training process. Formative evaluation provides the trainee with feedback regarding success
or failure in attaining training outcomes. It identifies the specific training errors that need to
be corrected, and provides reinforcement for successful performance as well. For the teacher,
formative evaluation provides information for making instruction and remedial work more
effective.

Summative Evaluation the other form of evaluation is given when all the modules in the
program have been accomplished. It determines the extent to which competence have been
achieved. And, the result of this assessment decision shall be expressed in the term of
institutional Assessment implementation guidelines.

1.9. TVT Teachers Profile

The trainers conducting this particular TVT Program are B Level and above who have
satisfactory practical experiences or equivalent qualifications.

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1.10. Training and Assessment methodology
The program is delivered using a variety of training methods. The table below shows training and assessment methodology for non-impaired
trainees and with reasonable adjustment for impaired trainees. In addition, as per the nature of the module title the trainer can use recommended
and possible training and assessment methodology.
Learning Methods:
For nonimpaired Reasonable Adjustment for Trainees with Disability (TWD)
trainees
Low Vision Blind Deaf Hard of hearing Physical impairment
Lecture-  Provide large print text.  Assign sign language interpreter.  Organize the classroom  Organize the classroom
discussion  Prepare the lecture in Audio/video.  Arrange the classroom seating to be seating arrangement to seating arrangement to be
 Organize the classroom seating conducive for eye-to-eye contact. be accessible to trainees. accessible for wheelchairs
arrangement to be accessible to  Make sure the luminosity of the  Speak loudly. users.
trainees. light of classroom is kept.  Ensure the attention of  Facilitate and support the
 Write short notes on the black/white  Introduce new and relevant the trainees. trainees who have severe
board using large text. vocabularies.  Present the lecture in impairments on their upper
 Make sure the luminosity of the  Use short and clear sentences. video format. limbs to take note.
light of classroom is kept.  Give emphasis on visual lecture  Ensure the attention of  Provide Orientation on the
 Use normal tone of voice. and ensure the attention of the the trainees. physical feature of the
 Encourage trainees to record the trainees. workshop.
lecture in audio format.  Avoid movement during lecture
 Provide Orientation on the physical time.
feature of the workshop.  Present the lecture in video format.
 Summarize main points  Summarize main points
Demonstration  Conduct close follow up.  Use Sign language interpreter.  Illustrate in clear &  Facilitate and support the
 Use verbal description.  Use video recorded material. short method. trainees having severe upper
 Provide special attention in the  Ensure attention of the trainees  Use Video recorded limbs impairment to operate
process of guidance.  Provide structured training. material. equipment’s/ machines.
 Facilitate the support of peer  Show clear and short method.  Ensure the attention of  Assign peer trainees to assist.
trainees.  Use gesture. the trainees.  Conduct close follow up.
 Prepare & use simulation  Provide tutorial support. (If  Provide tutorial support.  Provide tutorial support.
necessary) (If necessary) (If necessary

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 Group  Facilitate the integration of trainees  Use sign language interpreters.  Facilitate the integration  Introduce the trainees with
discussion with group members.  Facilitate the integration of trainees of trainees with group their peers
 Conduct close follow up. with group members. members.
 Introduce the trainees with another  Conduct close follow up.  Conduct close follow up
group member.  Introduce the trainees with another  Introduce the trainees
 Brief the thematic issues of the group member. with another group
work member.
 Inform the group
members to speak loudly
Exercise  Conduct close follow up and  Conduct close follow up and  Conduct close follow up  Assign peer trainees.
guidance. guidance. and guidance.  Use additional nominal
 Provide tutorial support if  Provide tutorial support if  Provide tutorial support hours if necessary
necessary. necessary. if necessary.
 Provide special attention in the  Provide special attention in the  provide special
process. process/practical training. attention in the process/
 Introduce new and relevant practical training
vocabularies
 Prepare the assignment questions in  Use sign language interpreter.  Provide briefing
Individual large text.  Provide briefing /orientation on the /orientation on the
assignment  Encourage the trainees to prepare assignment. assignment.
and submit the assignment in large  Provide visual recorded material.  Provide visual recorded
texts. material.
 Make available recorded assignment
questions
 Facilitate the trainees to prepare and
submit the assignment in soft or
hard copy

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Assessment Methods:
Interview  Use sign language interpreter.  Speak loudly.  Use written response
 Ensure or conform whether the proper  Using sign language interpreter if as an option for the
communication was conducted to the necessary trainees having
trainee through the service of the sign speech challenges
language interpreter.
 Use short and clear questioning.
 Time extension
Written test  Prepare the exam in large texts.  Prepare the exam using short  Prepare the exam using short  Use oral response as
 Use interview as an option if sentences, multiple choices, True or sentences, multiple choices, true an option to give
necessary. False, matching, and short answers. or false, matching, and short answer for trainees
 Prepare the exam in audio  Avoid essay writing. answers if necessary. having severe upper
format.  Time extension limb impairment.
 Assign human reader.  Time extension for
 (If necessary) trainees having
 Time extension severe upper limb
impairment
Demonstration/O  Brief the instruction or provide  Use sign language interpreter.  Provide activity-based  Provide activity-
bservation them in large text  Brief on the instruction of the exam assessment. based assessment.
 Time extension  Provide activity-based/ practical  Brief on the instruction of the  Conduct close follow
assessment method. exam up.
 Time extension  Use loud voice.  Time extension
 Time extension

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2. Learning Module Design
Module Code and Title EIS FCW1 M01 0723: Technical and Building Drawings

Nominal Duration : 20 Hrs.

Module Description : This module covers skills, knowledge and attitudes required to prepare read
and interpret technical drawing and building drawings.

Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Reading technical drawing
 Interpreting building drawing

Module Contents:
Unit One: Technical Drawings
1.1. Free hand sketching
1.2. Orthographic and isometric view
1.3. Sectional View
Unit Two: Building Drawing
2.1. Site plan
2.2. Working drawing
2.3. Detail drawing
2.4. Specification

Learning Methods:
 Lecture
 Demonstration
 Group discussion
 Assignment

Assessment Methods:

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  Written test
 Oral questioning
 Observation
 Demonstration

Assessment Criteria:

Unit One: Reading Technical Drawings

 Understand Free hand sketching
 Understand Orthographic and isometric view
 Understand Sectional View

Unit Two: Interpret Building Drawing

 Identify site plan
 Read working drawing
 Interpret detail drawing
 Understand specification

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 Module Code and Title EIS FCW1 M02 0723: Setting Out and Surface Preparation
Nominal Duration : 20 Hrs.
Module Description : This unit of competence covers skills, knowledge and attitudes required to
identify ceramic set out requirements, prepare surface for ceramic and layout for tilling works.
Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Set out requirement
 Prepare surface for tilling
 Layout tile
Module Contents:
Unit One: Setting out requirements
1.1. Concept of setting out
1.2. Construction safety
1.3. Tilling peg set-up
1.4. Setting out method
Unit Two: Surface preparation for tilling
2.1. Tools and equipment
2.2. Raw material
2.3. Working surface preparation
Unit Three: Tilling layout
3.1. Wall tile layout
3.2. Floor tile layout
3.3. Tilling layout design

Learning Methods:
 Lecture
 Demonstration
 Group discussion

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  Assignment

Assessment Methods:
 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Observation
 Demonstration

Assessment Criteria:
Unit One: Setting out requirements
 Understand concept of setting out
 Apply construction safety
 Set-up tile peg
 Apply leveling out method
Unit Two: Surface preparation for tilling
 Select Tools and equipment
 Prepare raw material
 Working surface preparation
Unit Three: Tilling layout
 Layout wall tile
 Layout floor tile
 Layout tile design

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 Module Code and Title EIS FCW2 M03 0723: Cutting and Fixing Tile

Nominal Duration : 40 Hrs.

Module Description : This unit of competence covers skills, knowledge and attitude require to set
out, cut, fix wall, floor tiles, skirting and grout of tiles to curved walls and floor surfaces, circular
columns and archways.

Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Cute tile
 Fix wall and floor tile

Module Contents:
Unit One: Cutting Tile
1.1. Tools and equipment
1.2. Tilling materials
1.3. Cutting machine safety
1.4. Cutting tile procedure
Unit Two: Fixing Wall and floor tile
2.1. Wall tile work
2.2. Floor tile work
2.3. Skirting tile work

Learning Methods:

 Lecture
 Demonstration
 Group discussion

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  Assignment

Assessment Methods:
 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Observation
 Demonstration
Assessment Criteria:
Unit One: Cutting Tile
 Use tools and equipment
 Select tilling materials
 Apply cutting machine safety
 Follow cutting tile procedure
Unit Two: Fixing Wall and floor tile
 Fix wall tile work
 Fix floor tile work
 Fix skirting tiles work

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 Module Code and Title EIS FCW3 M04 0723: Bill of Quantity

Nominal Duration : 20 Hrs.

Module Description : This module covers skills, knowledge and attitudes required to calculate bill of
materials and estimate cost for tilling work.

Training Outcomes
At the end of the module the trainee will be able to attain the following training objectives:
 Calculate bill of materials
 Estimate cost

Module Contents:
Unit One: Bill of materials
1.1. Wall and skirting material quantity
1.2. Floor material quantity
Unit Two: Cost Estimation
2.1. Material cost
2.2. Labor cost
2.3. Installation cost

Learning Methods:
 Lecture
 Demonstration
 Group discussion
 Assignment

Assessment Methods:
 Written test
 Oral questioning
 Observation

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  Demonstration

Assessment Criteria:
Unit One: Bill of materials
 Calculate wall and skirting material quantity
 Calculate floor material quantity
Unit Two: Cost Estimation
 Estimate material cost
 Estimate labor cost
 Estimate installation cost

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3. Resource Requirements

Recommended
Item
Category/Item Description/ Specifications Quantity Ratio
No.
(Item: Trainee)
A. Learning Materials
1. TTLM Training manual prepared by MoLS 25 1:1
Technical Specification and Method
2. BATCODE of Measurement General 5 1:5
Requirements [Book].
Bill of Quantity Preparation. 5 1:5
Cost Estimation and Unit Rate
5 1:5
Analysis for Building [Book]. - 2010.
3. Formula General Formula College
Book 1 1:25
from EBCS [Book].
Quantity Surveying [Book]. -
Haramaya: University, 2007. 1 1:25
Siraj Nasir

B. Learning Facilities & Infrastructure

1. Lecture Room 5*5m 1 1:25
2. Library 20*30m 1 1:250
3. Cooperative lab 7*9m 1 1:25
C. Consumable Materials
1. Paper A4 5 Rim 1:5
2 Pen Ball Point 25 1:1
3 Pencil Pcs 25 1:1
4 Marker Packet As required
5 Duster Packet As required
6 Glove Pcs 25 1:1

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 7 Eye Goggle Pcs 25 1:1
8 Helmet Pcs 25 1:1
9 Safety Shoes Pcs 25 1:1
10 Safety Clothes Pcs 25 1:1
11 Resuscitation Mask Pcs 25 1:1
12 Buckets Pcs 5 1:5
13 Concrete nails Kilogram As Required
14 Plastic Packet Pcs 5 1:5
3
15 Sand M As Required
16 Cement Kg As Required
3
17 Water M As Required
18 Ceramic filler Black/white/ in Kg As Required
19 Ceramic spacer 2mm in Pack As Required
20 Wall ceramic 60cm*30cm*1cm As Required
21 Floor ceramic 30cm*30cm*1cm As Required
22 Skirting 60cm*10cm*1cm As Required
D. Tools and Equipment’s
White Board 240 Cm *120 Cm 1 1:25
1 Computer Desk Top Computer 1 1:25
2 Printer HP 1 1:25
3 Pincer Pcs 5 1.5
4 Shelf File Cabinet Wood/Steel type 5 1:5
5 Lcd Projector Epson 1 1:25
6 Float Pcs 5 1:5
7 Stirring Paddle Pcs 1 1:25
8 Shadow /Tools Board Pcs 5 1:5
9 Shovels Steel 5 1:5
10 Crow Bars Steel 5 1:5
11 Hammers Sledgehammer 5 1:5

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 12 Wheelbarrows. Capacity 85 Kg 5 1:5
13 Sieve Pcs 10 1:2.5
14 Sticker Pcs 10 1:2.5
15 Signboard Pcs 10 1:2.5
16 Trowel Pcs 5 1:5
17 Tap rule 3m or 5m 5 1;5
18 Hose water pipe flexible 50m 1 1.25
19 Shadow Board/Tools Board Pcs 5 1:5
20 Crow Bars Steel 5 1:5
21 Hammers Sledgehammer 5 1:5
22 Wheelbarrows. Capacity 85 Kg 5 1:5
23 Mixer Standard 1 1:25
24 Strait edge Steel 5 1:5
25 Sprit level 90cm/120cm length 5 1:5
26 Mallet Plastic type for ceramic 5 1:5
27 Grinder Makita medium type 5 1:5
28 Ceramic cutter disk Meto Aleka 5 1:5
29 Ceramic cutter machine Manual Italy/ Turkey/ made 5 1:5

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 4. Participants of This Module (Training Material) Preparation
Qualification Organization Mobile
No Name Field of Study E-mail
(Level) / Institution number
Construction Technology
1 Dagim Fekadu MSc Ambo PTC 0910140914 [email protected]
and Management
Construction Technology
2 Tesfaye Assegidew MSc Butajira PTC 0913442444 [email protected]
and Management
Muluken Solomon Construction Technology
3 MSc Batu PTC 0912289146 [email protected]
and Management
Construction Technology
4 Efrem Tilahun BSc GW PTC 0912285679 [email protected]
and Management
Construction Technology
5 Solomon Tadesse BSc GW PTC 0921414347 [email protected]
and Management

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