Assessment Requirements for MSFFL2023 Install laminate timber and bamboo flooring

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSFFL2023 Install laminate timber and bamboo flooring

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for installing laminate timber and bamboo flooring, including ventilation standards

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

Complete the following different types of installation:

glue-together system

self-locking system

inserted plastic tongue system

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate installation problems to avoid re-work and wastage

Recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

Plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials, to avoid any backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate other material requirements

Maintain current knowledge of:

tools and materials

laminate timber and bamboo flooring installation techniques

Use the limited workplace technology related to the installing requirement, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the installation of laminate timber and bamboo flooring

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the installation of laminate timber and bamboo flooring

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of:

laminate timber flooring

bamboo flooring

installation adhesives

underlays

The types and uses of installation tools and equipment

Workplace safety systems relevant to the installation of laminate timber and bamboo flooring

Characteristics and requirements of sub-floor preparation

Work flow in relation to flooring installation operations

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to a location relevant for the installation of laminate timber and bamboo flooring.

Links

MSA Training Package Companion Volumes - http://mskills.com.au/training-packages/info/