Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the nailing of strip timber flooring onto a sub-floor applying top-nailing or secret nailing methods 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

Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for nailing of strip timber flooring applying top-nailing or secret nailing methods consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations

1.4

Suitable fixings and adhesives are selected as required

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

1.6

Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation

2

Prepare to nail strip timber flooring

2.1

Instructions and sequence for nailing and fixing timber flooring are followed

2.2

Work lines and starting point are established

2.3

Timber flooring is laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate

2.4

The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, where appropriate, matching grains and colours

2.5

Work station for power source for nail guns is established, and air hoses are run to worksite

3

Nail strip timber flooring

3.1

Nails, staples and adhesives for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

3.2

Nailing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards

3.3

Strip timber flooring is positioned using cramping procedures

3.4

Top-nailing or secret nailing methods are used as required for the job at hand

3.5

Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures

4

Complete housekeeping

4.1

Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

4.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

4.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

4.4

Workplace documentation is completed

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.

Unit context includes: 

• WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
• work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
• work requires individual to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Nail strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay and battens includes: 

• tongue and groove strip timber flooring onto plywood underlay and battens over joists, concrete or a sub-floor to either raise a floor or correct the level of a floor

Adhesives include: 

• polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
• polyurethane
• elastomeric

Tools and equipment include: 

• secret nailer
• top nailer
• hammer
• nail punch
• string line
• tape measure
• laser line
• circular saw
• bench saw
• straight edge
• cramps
• clamps
• bar scriber
• carpenters pencil
• utility knife

Materials include: 

• flooring materials
• strip timber floor boards
• plywood underlay
• timber battens
• edge strips
• timber and metal mouldings
• tapes
• adhesives
• metal fixings
• ventilated skirtings - 65 x 2.8 mm and 50 x 2.8 mm
• bullet head nails
• T head nails
• 45 x 15 gauge staples

Timber flooring includes: 

• timber plywood underlay manufactured under a JAS-ANZ accredited product certification scheme meeting the internationally recognised IS0 Type 5 system for product reliability to AS/NZS 2269.0:2012 Plywood - Structural - Specifications 

Timber battens include: 

• timber battens with a density less than or equal to 600 Kg/m3, greater than 600 Kg/m3

Personal protective equipment includes: 

• that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include: 

• workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
• work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
• workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
• manufacturer specifications and operational procedures