^
 
 

Unit of competency details

AHCLSC315 - Implement an outdoor tiling project (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 15/Feb/2022

Companion volumes:
Unit of competency Assessment requirements

Delivery:
Find RTOs approved to deliver this unit of competency.

Training packages that include this unit

Qualifications that include this unit

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040399 Building, N.e.c.  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040399 Building, N.e.c.  27/Apr/2022 
The content being displayed has been produced by a third party, while all attempts have been made to make this content as accessible as possible it cannot be guaranteed. If you are encountering issues following the content on this page please consider downloading the content in its original form

Content

Compare:
Compare content of this unit of competency with other releases or training components
Download:

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a paved surface, including preparing for tiling project, setting out and preparing site, implementing the tiling project, checking and cleaning up site.

The unit applies to individuals who implement an outdoor tiling project under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Landscape (LSC)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for tiling project

1.1 Interpret site plans and specifications

1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks

1.3 Select materials, tools and equipment required to implement an outdoor tiling project and check for safe operation

1.4 Identify environmental impacts of proposed works and implement controls if required

1.5 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

1.6 Organise delivery of materials to site according to workplace priorities

2. Set out and prepare the site

2.1 Erect site bunting, control pedestrian access and place safety signage

2.2 Assess existing base material where applicable

2.3 Set out tiles to determine tiling pattern and identify cutting requirements according to site plans and specifications

2.4 Create template to form accurate curves and edges for tiled surfaces around walls and structures

3. Implement tiling project

3.1 Identify location of first tile

3.2 Prepare mortar and adhesive according to manufacturer specifications

3.3 Lay first tile

3.4 Lay tiles according to tiling pattern, with perimeter tiles marked and cut to fit template requirements

3.5 Fix tiles to specified grade, flush and square

3.6 Mix grout and apply to joints according to specifications, to provide flush and smooth finish

3.7 Polish or clean tiled surface according to manufacturer specifications

4. Check quality of work and clean-up site

4.1 Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure standard of finished tiling project is in accordance with site plans and specifications

4.2 Clean work-site and dispose of or recycle waste material from site

4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

4.4 Identify and report unserviceable tools and equipment according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Description

Oral communication
  • Use clear language and industry standard terminology to report tool and equipment unserviceability

Numeracy
  • Calculate quantities of material, take measurements, interpret and use scale, interpret and calculate levels
  • Set out geometric shapes

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHCLSC315 Implement an outdoor tiling project

Not applicable

The unit has been created to address an emerging skill or task required by industry

Newly created

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has implemented a tiling project on at least one occasion and has:

  • interpreted site plans and specifications
  • applied workplace health and safety requirements, including fitted and used personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • selected, used and maintained tools and equipment required for implementing a tiling project
  • calculated material and resource requirements
  • used tiling set out techniques
  • applied tiling patterns and templating methods
  • checked quality of work and cleaned up site
  • cleaned up, stored and maintained tools and equipment
  • reported unserviceable tools and equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • principles and practices of tiling, including:
  • Australian standards relevant to outdoor tiling
  • environmental impacts applicable to outdoor tiling projects
  • tiling tools and equipment
  • tiling materials, including tiles, adhesives, mortar, grouting and substrates, their qualities, characteristics, preparation, applications, limitations and finishing
  • techniques for setting out and fixing tiles to outdoor surfaces
  • tiling set out techniques
  • tiling patterns and templating methods
  • workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for implementing a tiling project, including appropriate use of PPE.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represent workplace conditions
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • workplace procedures applicable to implementing a tiling project
  • materials, tools and equipment applicable to implementing a tiling project
  • tiles
  • PPE applicable to implementing a tiling project
  • specifications:
  • workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for implementing a tiling project
  • site plans and specifications applicable to implementing a tiling project
  • Australian standards applicable to outdoor tiling project
  • timeframes:
  • according to job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

Back to top