Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to neatly remove existing defective floor components which may have cracked, split or have been defaced or damaged and replace the defective component with a matching piece. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in the wide variety of flooring technology operations. The competency applies to an on site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at the trade worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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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. Prepare for work |
1.1. Applicable legislative , OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the installing repairing timber flooring are verified and complied with 1.2. Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks 1.3. Work instructions or customer feedback are used to identify required work 1.4. Damaged floor is inspected to determine probable causes of damage or faults and assist in the repair planning process 1.5. Damage assessment and work plan are used to select required materials 1.6. Timber materials are matched to existing materials 1.7. Quantities of replacement flooring and materials required are confirmed from the work plan 1.8. Tools , equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 1.9. Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation 1.10. Sequence of work is planned to identify the starting point and to ensure efficiency and quality of the work |
2. Set out materials |
2.1. Timber flooring to be installed is checked against order 2.2. Timber flooring to be installed is acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations 2.3. Area to be repaired is measured and starting points are marked 2.4. Damaged sections of floor are removed and/or prepared for repair following workplace procedures 2.5. Suitable adhesives/fasteners, fillers and/or stains are selected following workplace procedures or work instructions |
3. Repair flooring |
3.1. Replacement flooring materials are cut to provide appropriate alignment of joins 3.2. Adhesives/fasteners are used following workplace procedures 3.3. Replacement flooring materials are installed to produce required finish 3.4. Damaged areas are filled and/or re-stained to complete repair following workplace procedures |
4. Complete housekeeping |
4.1. Off-cuts or leftover materials are collected and removed following workplace procedures 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored 4.3. Work area is cleaned and waste material is removed and disposed of safely 4.4. Documentation/reporting is completed following workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment |
Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Legislative requirements |
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OHS requirements |
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Organisational requirements |
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Repair timber flooring |
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Instructions |
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Inspected |
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Tools and equipment |
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Materials |
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Matched |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Flooring Technology |
Competency field
Competency field |
Timber |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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