Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112As we created more modules for the Apprenticeship Program, we realized it was time to start making the program more usable for our members. Once the two- year Finisher Apprentice Curriculum is complete, there will be four courses avail- able to purchase. • AF1-6MT- Finisher Orientation – 0 - 6 Months • AF1-6MT1- Finisher Task – 6 - 12 Months • AF1-6MT2- Finisher Skill – 12 - 18 Months • AF1-6MT3 - Finisher Management – 18 - 24 Months Each of these courses will contain mod- ules. For example, the 0 – 6 months course has the most modules, at over 40 available. These modules can be used to supplement on-the-job learning and classroom/practical learning. While we have set the modules up in a specific order, depending on your com- pany’s focus or type of work, your appren- tice can take the modules in an order that makes more sense for your business. The Finisher Orientation – 0 - 6 month course is currently available for purchase on the NTCA store and as we continue to develop new modules, other courses will be added. Access the store at www.tile-assn.com, and click on the NTCA Store link. Each of these four separate courses focus- es on different learning levels at each six-month increment. And towards the end of each of these courses there is a lengthy test that will check your appren- tice’s knowledge. You can then use the results of the exam to help assess their progress. Unfortunately, there may be times when you and your apprentice have to go separate ways. While you will have invested time and effort, if you are still in the first- course level, you won’t have invested a lot of money in training materials. Don’t forget, there are other cours- es available beyond the Apprenticeship Program. We continue to add new Business courses to help small business owners who do not have the training or skills to run a business, gain some knowledge in subjects such as accounting, finance, human resources, or marketing. Also there are Continuing Education courses such as those that are given to architects and designers. And we have added Sales and Installation courses for those who may be new to the industry or need a refresher on a particular topic. Visit the NTCA store to see courses that are currently available. If there is a course that you would like to see devel- oped, please send me a quick e-mail at becky@tile-assn.com so that we can priori- tize our members’ needs. NTCA UNIVERSITY UPDATE –––––––––––––––––––– Incremental learning in four courses, multiple modules By Becky Serbin, Training and Education Coordinator 94 TileLetter | July 2016