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Unit of competency details

MSFFL3016 - Install rubber floor coverings (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFL3305A - Install rubber floor coveringsSupersedes and is equivalent to LMFFL3305A Install rubber floor coverings 09/Dec/2013
Is superseded by and equivalent to MSFFL3069 - Install rubber floor coverings 02/Dec/2018

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 10/Dec/2013

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Classifications

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  02/May/2014 
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Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers installing rubber sheet and tile floor coverings, including preparation, cutting, laying and fixing.

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.

1

Prepare for installation

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing rubber floor coverings are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks

1.3

Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of rubber floor coverings

1.4

Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected, if 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

Set out materials

2.1

Rubber floor covering to be installed is checked against order

2.2

Rubber floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations

2.3

Rubber floor coverings for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

2.4

Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed

2.5

Working lines and starting point are established

3

Lay rubber floor coverings

3.1

Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed

3.2

Rubber floor coverings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate

3.3

Rubber flooring materials are accurately and clearly marked for cutting

3.4

Rubber floor covering materials are cut to required shape ensuring minimum waste

3.5

Rubber floor covering materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

3.6

Adhesives and edge strips/accessories are prepared for use as required

3.7

Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations

3.8

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

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.

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 individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Rubber floor coverings include: 
  • smooth and studded rubber in both sheet and tile and are normally vulcanised

Adhesives include: 
  • two-part epoxy
  • polyurethane
  • acrylic
  • contact

Tools and equipment include: 
  • utility knife
  • straight edge
  • square
  • chalk and chalk-line
  • tape measure
  • hacksaw
  • notched trowel
  • hammer
  • recess scriber
  • scribing bar
  • dividers
  • hand roller
  • roller
  • mixing equipment (epoxy)
  • paint brush and bucket
  • spatula knife
  • builders pencils
  • contact bucket
  • brushes
  • linoleum trolley
  • dolly rollers

Materials include: 
  • rubber floor covering (tile or sheet)
  • trims and accessories
  • adhesives

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

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSFFL3065 Install resilient tiles

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 two (2) different types of installation, which are to include:
  • one (1) epoxy rubber tile installation to connecting rooms
  • one (1) polyurethane rubber sheet installation to connecting rooms
  • 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 installing rubber floor coverings
  • Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for installing rubber floor coverings
  • Environmental protection requirements
  • Established communication channels and protocols
  • Relevant problem identification and resolution
  • Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
  • Characteristics of materials, products and defects
  • Set-up and operation of equipment
  • Products assembly techniques
  • Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
  • Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
  • Type, characteristics, uses and limitations of:
  • rubber floor covering
  • installation adhesives
  • Types and uses of installation tools and equipment
  • Workplace safety system requirements related to rubber floor coverings
  • Characteristics and requirements of sub-floor preparation
  • Work flow in relation to the installation of rubber floor coverings

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, equipment and specifications relevant to installing rubber floor coverings.

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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