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Stone, Masonry and Ceramic Tile Cleaning Technician (SMT)

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

Certification

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The Stone, Masonry, and Tile Care Technician (SMT) certification demonstrates covers for the proper maintenance and cleaning of natural and human-made (cultured) stone, ceramic tile, masonry, and grout surfaces.

Format

Hybrid

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Detailed information about this program

Upon achieving the certification, demonstrate you know how to perform maintenance-related tasks involving stone, masonry, and ceramic tile surfaces. There are no prerequisites for this certification. Live-stream and in-person certification available. This certification is not required for any Master Designation.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Perform maintenance-related tasks involving stone, masonry, and ceramic tile surfaces
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Tile and Stone Setters47-2044.00
  • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners37-2011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Levels, squares, and straightedges — use independently to align and plumb tile courses on standard residential floor and wall installations.
  • Grout joints — finish, dress, and clean with a damp sponge to a consistent appearance on completed tile installations with minimal oversight.
  • Power wet saws and angle grinders — operate to cut and shape tile around pipes, outlets, and irregular corners on routine commercial job sites.
  • Layout patterns — plan and mark out a straightforward diagonal or offset pattern on a prepared substrate by interpreting customer specifications.
  • Mortar, cement, and thin-set — mix to correct consistency and apply using brush, trowel, and screed to form an even bed for tile on interior surfaces.
  • Blueprints and surface assessments — review without assistance to estimate material quantities and confirm surface readiness before starting a project.
  • Measurement and layout lines — mark accurately across large floor areas using tape measures, chalk lines, and squares on multi-room residential projects.
  • Mosaic tile sheets — set and align to produce decorative accent borders on residential bathroom walls following a provided design template.
  • Work schedules for individual tile tasks — manage personal time to meet daily production targets on a general contractor-supervised job site.
  • Minor substrate irregularities — identify and address by applying a skim coat or leveling compound before tile installation on a residential floor.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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