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Unit of competency details

MSFFL2031 - Remove existing floor coverings (Release 1)

Summary

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Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL2005 - Remove existing floor coverings 02/Dec/2018

Release Status:
Current
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1 1 (this release) 03/Dec/2018

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040321 Floor Coverings  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040321 Floor Coverings  03/Dec/2018 
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Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL2005 Remove existing floor coverings.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove existing floor coverings.

This unit applies to individuals removing floor coverings in accordance with established workplace procedures.

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. Industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. 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

N/A

Unit Sector

Flooring technology

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan work

1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements

1.2 Read documentation and identify work requirements

1.3 Select tools, equipment and materials and check for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use

1.4 Plan sequence of work to ensure removal of floor coverings is in logical order

1.5 Prepare and position materials and equipment for use

2. Remove floor coverings

2.1 Select starting point to ensure entry and exit access throughout the operation

2.2 Check area and flooring for presence of any hazardous substances and take appropriate action

2.3 Remove floor covering using techniques suited to the type of material

2.4 Securely package removed floor coverings in manageable bundles for removal from the area

2.5 Check exposed floor and safely remove any protruding nails, carpet grippers, adhesives, levelling compounds and remnants of floor coverings

3. Complete housekeeping

3.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely

3.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL2005 Remove existing floor coverings.

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. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL2005 Remove existing floor coverings.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:

  • removed floor coverings in accordance with safety and job requirements:
  • 1 by hand
  • 1 using mechanical equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

  • removal of floor coverings:
  • workplace safety system requirements
  • environmental protection and sustainability requirements
  • work flow
  • potential risk factors, including the presence of hazardous substances, and how to respond, including to the presences of asbestos
  • characteristics of floor coverings and different techniques and materials used to fix:
  • carpet with soft underlay and gripper strips
  • parquetry with hard underlay
  • resilient floor covering installed on concrete
  • carpet, resilient and cork tile
  • tiled floors
  • strip timber
  • floating floor
  • techniques and processes for the removal of different types of floor coverings, the types of problems that may occur and how to avoid and respond
  • types of tools and equipment use for removal and procedures for their safe set up, use and maintenance:
  • manual
  • mechanical
  • procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

  • use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
  • locations with floor covering for removal
  • equipment, tools and materials to complete tasks in the Performance Evidence
  • work orders
  • workplace procedures.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

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

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