Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to fix a mosaic directly into place to a tiled wall or floor. It includes the cutting and laying out of a pattern or template and the application of the tiles to the required area. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to carry out mosaic tiling while working with others as a member of a team. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
||
CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
|
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare. |
1.1. Work instructions and operational details are obtained using relevant information , confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes. 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies. 1.3. Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented. 1.4. Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement. 1.5. Material quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans and specifications and quality requirements . 1.6. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use. 1.7. Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied. |
2. Prepare materials. |
2.1. Work area for mosaic fixing is prepared for the requirements of the task. 2.2. Mosaic sheets are checked for conformity to size, pattern, colour and characteristics in accordance with plans and specifications. 2.3. Mosaic work is set out to be symmetrical, balanced and produce minimal waste in accordance with specifications and standards. 2.4. Adhesive is selected, prepared and mixed in accordance with standard work practices, manufacturer recommendations and specifications. |
3. Prepare substrate. |
3.1. Substrate surfaces are prepared for application of render. 3.2. Render is mixed to specification. 3.3. Substrate surfaces are rendered to specified thickness, standard and finish. 3.4. Surface is cleaned free of contaminants and loose material ready for tile application. |
4. Fix mosaic to flat surfaces. |
4.1. Prepared mosaic sheets or tiles are marked to identify the section of application. 4.2. Appropriate fixing medium is selected to ensure light coloured tiles are not darkened. 4.3. Fixing medium is applied to substrate and mosaic sheets or tiles are laid in accordance with manufacturer specifications, maintaining alignment to set out lines and face surface of tiles, to the specified finish. 4.4. Mosaic tiles are positioned prior to final set and adjusted to ensure the specified mosaic lines and spaces are consistent. 4.5. Surface is finished so that the face of tiles is flush and the surface is flat. |
5. Fix mosaic to curved surfaces. |
5.1. Extent of curve is established from site inspection. 5.2. Datum line is set out around wall. 5.3. Tiles are set out to determine design balance and to identify any cutting requirement. 5.4. Template is made to form the finished curve of the tiled surface. 5.5. Tile laying method is determined, and the location of the first tile is identified. 5.6. Render is mixed to specifications. 5.7. Substrate surfaces are rendered to specified thickness and finished to prepared template. 5.8. Mortar and/or adhesive is prepared to manufacturer specifications. 5.9. Tiles are fixed level, plumb, flush and square in accordance with specifications. 5.10. Horizontally laid tiles are set out to grid with perimeter tiles marked and cut to fit curve lines. |
6. Fix mosaic to a circular column. |
6.1. Surface is prepared and cleaned for render application. 6.2. Template is prepared for the diameter profile of column. 6.3. Render is mixed to specifications. 6.4. Render is applied to specified thickness and finished to prepared template. 6.5. Template is prepared for diameter profile of finished tiled face. 6.6. Mosaic sheet or tiles are fixed to column, maintaining an even spacing and plumb and level finish, to specification. |
7. Grout tile face. |
7.1. Tiled surface is cleaned free of dust and adhesive. 7.2. Oxides are selected and grout is mixed and applied to mosaic surface in accordance with manufacturer specifications and to meet job requirements. 7.3. Finished mosaic surface is cleaned and polished with dry cloth to specifications. |
8. Clean up. |
8.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 8.2. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
|
Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
|
Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
|
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
|
Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
|
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Assessment of this unit of competency may be in conjunction with assessment of other units commonly performed at the same time in normal job roles. Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
|
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
|
Information includes: |
|
Planning and preparation include: |
|
Safety (OHS ) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: |
|
Tools and equipment : |
|
Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including: |
|
Materials include: |
|
Environmental requirements include: |
|
Substrates : |
|
Tiles may be fixed using: |
|
Surfaces include: |
|
Tiles include: |
|
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
|
Functional area
Functional area |