Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMCC06A Identify carpet fibre and construction
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify carpet fibre and construction. The unit requires the ability to identify carpet construction, including the backing materials, classify the carpet fibre and assess the installation method.
Correct identification of these elements is an essential activity prior to undertaking cleaning, maintenance or restorative work on carpet, rugs or related soft floor coverings.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports employees without managerial or supervisory responsibilities. Performance would usually be carried out under routine supervision and within company guidelines.
Application of this unit requires attainment of a wide range of underpinning knowledge, as well as completion of a number of basic testing procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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
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Identify carpet construction. |
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Types of yarn and fibre and carpet construction method are identified by visually checking carpet according to company requirements . |
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Type of pile or tuft is established by observation and touch according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements. |
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Backing materials are inspected and identified by observation according to manufacturer specifications, and company and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements . |
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Carpet construction method is confirmed with appropriate persons according to company requirements. |
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Classify carpet fibre. |
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Sample of carpet fibre is obtained and tests are performed to identify fibre type according to OHS and company requirements. |
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Fibre is inspected, according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements, to determine possible dye methods used during manufacture. |
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Fibre classification is confirmed with appropriate persons according to company requirements. |
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Pre-existing conditions are identified and reported to the appropriate persons according to work order and company requirements. |
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Identify installation method. |
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Installation method and underlay used for initial installation are inspected and identified according to work order, and OHS and company requirements. |
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Installation method is confirmed with appropriate persons according to company requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing practical demonstration of identification of fibre types and construction methods of at least two different types of carpet. |
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 required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and must comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements. Resource implications for assessment include access to:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
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. 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. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function. |
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. |
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Yarn type may include: |
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Fibre type may include: |
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Carpet construction method may include: |
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Carpet may include carpet, mats and rugs made from: |
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Company requirements may include: |
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Pile or tuft type may include: |
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Manufacturer specifications may include: |
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Backing materials may include: |
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Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety) requirements may relate to: |
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Appropriate persons may include: |
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Tests may include: |
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Dye methods may include: |
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Pre-existing conditions may include: |
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Work order information may include: |
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Installation methods may include: |
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Underlay may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Carpet cleaning
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.