Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers preparation, application and finishing of epoxy and seamless floor coverings.
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. |
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1 |
Prepare for the work |
1.1 |
Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative, organisational and information requirements relevant to the application of epoxy and seamless floor coverings are verified and complied with |
1.2 |
Work orders and/or plans are read and interpreted |
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1.3 |
The condition of the sub-floor is inspected and confirmed as suitable for use |
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1.4 |
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 |
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1.5 |
Floor preparation, including conventional and decorative formwork, is established, levelled and secured |
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2 |
Apply epoxy materials for floor coverings |
2.1 |
Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitable preparation |
2.2 |
Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use |
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2.3 |
Material safety data sheets (MSDS), or equivalent, are read and applied during the work |
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2.4 |
Epoxy is mixed and trial application of surface materials is made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish |
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2.5 |
Surface coatings are applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements |
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2.6 |
Decorative additives are applied in accordance with job requirements |
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2.7 |
Floor is checked and cleared for further processing |
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3 |
Complete housekeeping |
3.1 |
Unused materials are stored or recycled as required |
3.2 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately |
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3.3 |
Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately |
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3.4 |
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. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Epoxy and seamless flooring includes: |
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Sub-floor preparation includes: |
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General tools and equipment include: |
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Sanding equipment includes: |
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Materials include: |
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Grinding equipment includes: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFL3401A Mix and apply epoxy and seamless floor coverings
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73