Career Details

Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers - Showers

Description

The ACT Shower installation certification is intended to demonstrate that the certified installer maintains the knowledge and hands-on skills to install a TCNA Handbook method B415 shower installation. It is intended to provide consumer confidence that the finished installation will be free of leaks, and moisture issues.

Certifying Organization

International Masonry Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Installation Manager - Flooring

Certifying Organization

FCICA

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Advanced Certification for Tile Installers - Large Format tile

Certifying Organization

International Masonry Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Advanced Certification for Tile Installers - Mud Work

Certifying Organization

International Masonry Institute

Type

B - Advanced

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