Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the installation of direct stick timber flooring are verified and complied with

1.2

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

1.3

Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of direct stick timber flooring consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations

1.4

Suitable underlays, adhesives, trims and accessories are selected as 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 for installation

2.1

Pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations

2.2

Pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

2.3

Skirting boards or cover trims are removed or undercut, if required, and stored for re-fitting or sent for machining

2.4

Adhesives and edge direct sticks are prepared for use as required

2.5

Working lines and starting point are established

3

Cut flooring

3.1

Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed

3.2

Appropriate underlay is laid according to manufacturer recommendations

3.3

Pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate

3.4

The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, where appropriate, matching grains and colours

3.5

Pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring materials are accurately and clearly marked for cutting

3.6

Timber battens are accurately and clearly marked for cutting

3.7

Timber flooring is cut to length and size for final laying ensuring minimum waste

4

Lay flooring

4.1

Materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

4.2

Adhesives and edge direct sticks/accessories are prepared for use as required

4.3

Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations

4.4

Appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints are allowed

4.5

Skirting boards or cover trims are fitted/re-fitted and finished

4.6

Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures

5

Complete housekeeping

5.1

Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

5.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

5.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

5.4

Workplace documentation is completed

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

Direct stick timber flooring includes: 

• direct stick tongue and groove floating floors
• manufactured engineered flooring used for indoor sporting applications

Adhesives include: 

• polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
• epoxies
• polyurethane elastomeric

Tools and equipment include: 

• drop saw
• jig saw
• hand saw
• undercut saw
• plunge saw
• hammer
• bar scriber
• utility knife
• circular saw
• bench saw
• straight edge
• cramps
• staple gun
• secret nailer
• roller
• flooring cramps
• strap clamps
• wall clamps
• sanding machines (drum, belt and rotary)
• edger

Materials include: 

• flooring materials
• underlay
• edge direct sticks
• tapes
• adhesives
• metal fixings

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