Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL2024 Install engineered timber flooring.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for work and install, stick by stick, an engineered timber floor within a space over a soft underlay, including preparation, cutting, laying and fixing.
This unit applies to flooring technicians working in accordance with pre-determined work orders.
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
N/A
Unit Sector
Flooring technology
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare materials for installation |
1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements 1.2 Correctly identify work requirements and process from review of documentation 1.3 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 1.5Plan sequence of work to ensure efficiency and quality of application |
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2. Set out materials for installation |
2.1 Check engineered timber flooring against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 2.2 Organise and use engineered timber flooring for fixing in accordance with safety management requirements 2.3 Remove or undercut skirting boards or cover trims, as required, and store for re-fitting or send for machining in accordance with work requirements 2.4 Prepare required adhesives and accessories for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions |
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3. Lay out flooring |
3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 3.2 Lay out engineered timber flooring to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins 3.3 Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, including matching grains and colours 3.4 Accurately mark engineered timber flooring materials for cutting 3.5 Cut materials to length and size for final laying ensuring minimum waste |
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4. Lay flooring |
4.1 Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements 4.2 Use fixing methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 4.3 Allow appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints 4.4 Fit and/or re-fit skirting boards or cover trims and finish 4.5 Inspect finished job and rectify any imperfections following workplace procedures 4.6 Identify and make required preparations for sanding of flooring |
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5. Complete housekeeping |
5.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 5.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 5.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely 5.4 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 MSFFL2024 Install engineered timber flooring.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
