WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
MARBLE FINISHER
O*NET-SOC CODE: 47-3011.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0973
Term of Apprenticeship:
The minimum term of this occupation is two (2) years with an attainment of 3500-4000
supplemented by the required hours of Related Instruction.
Ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers:
The ratio of apprentices to journeyworkers is established in the applicable CBA, or as agreed to by the JATC.
This ratio will be defined as no more than one (1) apprentice for every one (1) journeyworker, and no less than one (1) apprentice for every five (5) journeyworkers provided that there is a supply of work predictably available to keep such a number of apprentices effectively employed.
Apprentice Wage Schedule:
Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on a percentage of the current journeyworker wage rate in the JATC’s jurisdiction as follows plus applicable fringe benefits, or as indicated in the CBA.
2 Year Term Example:
1st 6 months + hours – ___% 3rd 6 months + hours – ___%
2nd 6 months + hours – ___% 4th 6 months + hours – ___%
Schedule of Work Experience:
(See attached Work Process Schedule)
The JATC must enter the appropriate number of hours in the work process schedule under the two (2) year column. A sample is provided. JATCs may add to the work processes prior to submitting these Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.
Schedule of Related Instruction:
WORK PROCESSES 2 YR Min 2 YR Max
Use and Maintain Hand and 212.5 250
Power Tools
Cutting by Hand and with Power Tools 322.5 350
Face, Fill and Polish 408 480
Prepare Sub-Structure and other 340 400
Surfaces (Vertical and Horizontal)
Prepare Marble for Installations 348 380
(Vertical and Horizontal)
Mix and Use Setting Materials 161.5 190
Drilling, Anchoring and Plugging Methods 152.5 150
Traditional and Modern
Handle and Move Job Site Materials 212.5 250
from Stockpile to Point of Installation
Rigging, Hoisting and Erection 173.75 175
Erecting and Dismantling Scaffolding 148.75 175
Cleaning, Caulking and Grouting Marble 510 600
Patch, Fill, Repair and Restore Materials 510 600
Use Other Polishing Compounds and
Methods
TOTAL HOURS 3500 4000
1st Year
Orientation
12
OSHA Construction Safety 1926 30 hour
30
Scaffold Safety Qualification
06
Drugs and Alcohol
04
Diversity in the Work Place
02
Materials Safety Data Sheet
02
Trade and Labor History
24
Use of Tools and Equipment
01
Materials Handling
08
Mortar Mixing / Bonding Materials
14
Marble Industry I
08
Marble Patching
08
Sub-Surface Preparations
14
Grouting/Caulking
12
Total Hours for 1st Year
144
2nd Year
CPR/First Aid
16
Marble Industry II
08
Trade Mathematics
64
Blueprint Reading
64
Advanced Topics/New Technologies
08
2nd Year Total
144
