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Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic flooring preparation and installation tasks such as timber, carpet and vinyl floor coverings that involve known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
Job roles /employment outcomes
The LMF20908 Certificate II in Flooring Technology reflects vocational outcomes for those performing job roles involving handling flooring materials, preparing surfaces and installing a range of floorings.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in preparation of flooring surfaces and installing flooring materials where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options to be applied. It can involve collaboration with others through members of a group or team.
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF1208 Certificate III in Flooring Technology and relevant supervisory, management or competitive manufacturing qualifications.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the LMF20908 Certificate II in Flooring Technology, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14 ) units of competency.
- six (6 ) core units of competency
- eight (8 ) elective units of competency.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the total number of units.
CORE UNITS
Complete all six (6 ) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMFFL2001A |
Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools |
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MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSAPMOHS100A |
Follow OHS procedures |
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MSAPMOPS101A |
Make measurements |
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MSAPMSUP102A |
Communicate in the workplace |
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MSAPMSUP106A |
Work in a team |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select eight (8 ) units from Groups A and B as specified below.
Group A
Select a minimum of five (5) units from Group A.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMFFL2002A |
Receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation |
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LMFFL2003A |
Select, operate and maintain floor covering cutting machine |
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LMFFL2004A |
Moisture test timber and concrete floors |
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LMFFL2101A |
Remove existing floor coverings |
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LMFFL2102A |
Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds |
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LMFFL2103A |
Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives |
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LMFFL2104A |
Prepare concrete sub-floors using wet cleaning methods |
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LMFFL2105A |
Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers and damp proof membranes to concrete sub-floors |
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LMFFL2106A |
Prepare walls for covering |
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LMFFL2107A |
Select, operate and maintain grinding equipment |
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LMFFL2108A |
Select, operate and maintain shot blasting equipment |
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LMFFL2109A |
Select, operate and maintain demolition equipment |
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LMFFL2110A |
Select, operate and maintain scarifying equipment |
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LMFFL2111A |
Coarse sand timber flooring |
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LMFFL2112A |
Install hard underlays |
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LMFFL2201A |
Install carpet cushion/underlays and gripper accessories |
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LMFFL2202A |
Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings |
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LMFFL2203A |
Install carpet tiles using standard installation procedures |
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LMFFL2204A |
Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings to stairs |
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LMFFL2301A |
Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings |
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LMFFL2302A |
Install resilient tiles using standard installation procedures |
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LMFFL2501A |
Install laminate and engineered timber flooring |
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LMFFL2502A |
Install impact and sound absorption underlay |
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LMFFL2503A |
Nail strip timber flooring |
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LMFFL2504A |
Install expansion joints |
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LMFFL2505A |
Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring |
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LMFFL3101A |
Inspect sub-floors |
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LMFFL3102A |
Prepare, select and apply screed to concrete sub-floors |
Group B
Up to three (3 ) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected in Group A, or units in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level of Certificate III level (a maximum of 2 Certificate III units)
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group B must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.