Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1

Plan shop floor preparation work.

1.1

Job requirements  for shop floor preparation are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning and preparation.

1.2

Work site is assessed to identify hazards and risks and confirm scope of work.

1.3

Health and safety requirements  for the work site are clarified and applied to planning and preparation.

1.4

Job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statement (SWMS) is reviewed and amended as required in consultation with relevant personnel.

1.5

Tasks are sequenced and scheduled in consultation with team members, other site personnel and client as required, to ensure work is completed within given timeframe.

1.6

Tools, equipment  and materials suited to the specified work are selected, tools and equipment are checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.7

Tools, equipment and materials are prepared and placed ready for use.

2

Remove existing shop floor coverings.

2.1

Starting point is selected to ensure access to entry and exit is available during removal process.

2.2

Sections of floor coverings  are lifted according to job specifications and stacked or rolled for removal according to job requirements.

2.3

Removed floor coverings are taken from the shop area using safe manual handling techniques.

2.4

Removed floor coverings are disposed of according to job requirements.

2.5

Exposed sub-floor surface is checked and cleared of remnants of floor coverings or fixings.

3

Select primer and smoothing compound.

3.1

Sub-floor surfaces are cleaned according to manufacturer recommendations.

3.2

Trial applications of primer are made to confirm suitability to the sub-floor.

3.3

Trial applications of smoothing compound are made to confirm compatibility with primer and sub-floor.

3.4

Suitability of primer and compound is confirmed or reviewed and retrialled according to job requirements.

4

Apply primer and levelling or smoothing compound.

4.1

Surface coatings are applied with depth and coverage according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.

4.2

Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitability of finish, and rectified according to workplace procedures, as required.

5

Clean up.

5.1

Unused materials are stored or recycled as required.

5.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.

5.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of according to environmental and job requirements.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Learning skills to:

• apply previous knowledge of shop floor preparation when selecting suitable tools and equipment
• recognise and take action to rectify minor faults and problems during work.

Numeracy skills to:

• measure and calculate areas of flooring to be removed
• estimate volume of primers and compounds required to coat floors.

Oral communication skills to:

• use questioning to identify and confirm job requirements
• interact with workplace personnel and contribute to safe and efficient shop floor preparation.

Reading skills to:

• read and interpret job requirements from a range of familiar workplace documentation, including JSA, SWMS, drawings, specifications and safety data sheets (SDS).

Writing skills to:

• communicate using mobile telephone text messaging or email to confirm job requirements
• develop or adapt JSA and SWMS.

Initiative and enterprise skills to:

• adapt work methods and schedules to meet client requirements and the needs of other shopfitters working concurrently
• identify competing demands and expectations and take responsibility for prioritising work and building solutions into the planning process.

This section specifies essential operating conditions and any other factors essential to the work environment.

Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Job requirements  must include:

• job specifications for floor covering removal and surface preparation, including:

• details of the area and type of floor coverings to be removed and primers and compounds to be used for smoothing
• quality requirements for the completed work
• timeframe for completion

• information regarding other personnel undertaking concurrent shopfitting activities at the work site and arrangements for interacting during work
• work site procedures specified by retail project manager or client
• JSA or SWMS for tasks
• schedule for completing work, including client requirements regarding times when work can be undertaken
• workplace procedures incorporating requirements of relevant legislation, regulations, codes and Australian standards
• workplace and work site environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

• clean-up management
• dust and noise management
• waste management.

Health and safety requirements  must include:

• selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
• emergency procedures, including:

• evacuation
• first aid
• location and use of firefighting equipment

• hazard identification and risk control procedures, including notification of specialised contractor for removal of asbestos tile or sheet vinyl product
• safe operating procedures, including:

• SDS
• manufacturer specifications
• signage and barricades
• requirements for:

• concealed services (water, power and gas)
• lighting
• work site visitors and the public
• working in proximity to others

• selection and use of tools and equipment

• reporting of health and safety issues, hazards, accidents and incidents
• duty of care
• identifying, safe handling, securing and labelling of hazardous materials.

Tools and equipment  must include eight or more of the following:

• adhesive tape
• finishing trowel
• floor stripper
• grouping and batching buckets
• hair broom
• hammer
• mixing drill
• mixing palette
• moulding lifter
• plastic sheeting
• rubbish bags
• scraper
• screed bar
• trolley
• twine
• utility knife
• vacuum cleaner
• vinyl tile lifter.

Floor coverings  to be removed must include four of the following:

• parquetry with hard underlay
• floating engineered floor
• carpet tiles
• resilient tiles
• vinyl tiles
• adhesive bonded carpet.