Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers installing resilient tiles to single and connecting rooms using single directional installation methods.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking flooring work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Flooring technology
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare for installation |
1.1 |
Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to install resilient tiles using standard installation procedures are verified and complied with |
1.2 |
Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks |
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1.3 |
Sub-floor condition is assessed for installation for resilient tiles |
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1.4 |
Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected |
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1.5 |
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 |
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1.6 |
Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
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2 |
Set out materials |
2.1 |
Resilient tiles to be installed are checked against order |
2.2 |
Resilient tiles are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations |
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2.3 |
Materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements |
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2.4 |
Working lines and starting point are established |
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3 |
Lay resilient tiles |
3.1 |
Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed |
3.2 |
Materials are laid out to meet specification requirements and to minimise waste |
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3.3 |
Material grains and patterns are matched or contrasted as appropriate |
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3.4 |
Tiles are accurately and clearly marked for cutting |
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3.5 |
Tiles are cut to required shape with minimum waste of materials and laid |
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3.6 |
Completed installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults are rectified |
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4 |
Complete housekeeping |
4.1 |
Unused materials are stored or recycled as required |
4.2 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately |
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4.3 |
Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately |
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4.4 |
Workplace documentation is completed |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Resilient tiles include: |
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Adhesives include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Materials include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSFFL3065 Install resilient tiles and MSFFL3015 Install resilient tiles using custom designs and decorative finsihes
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73