Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers installing expansion joints and gaps, calculating how many and how often they are to be installed, and what size and type are necessary for the application at hand.

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

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

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFL2504A Install expansion joints

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

• Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
• Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
• Identify materials used in the work process
• Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

• minimise the risk of injury to self or others
• prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
• maintain required production output and product quality

• Complete a minimum of the placement and fitting of expa nsion joints to:

• one (1) strip timber floor
• one (1) parquetry floor
• one (1) engineered floating floor

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
• Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
• Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
• Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Knowledge Evidence

• State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
• Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
• Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of:

• the placement and fitting of expansion joints for timber and engineered flooring
• timber or metal mouldings and cork expansion strip when fitting expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring

• Types and uses of tools and equipment used during the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring.
• Basic wood working techniques relevant to the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
• Workplace safety system requirements relevant to the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
• Work flow in relation to the placement and fitting of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring
• Characteristics and requirements of expansion joint preparation
• Environmental protection requirements
• Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
• Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Assessment Conditions

• Assessors must:

• hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
• have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
• be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

• Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
• Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
• Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
• Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
• Access is required to materials and equipment for the placement and fitting of expa nsion joints to one strip timber floor, one parquetry floor and one engineered floating floor.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73