Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers preparing, setting out, cutting and installing patterned parquetry flooring in domestic and commercial sites.
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 work |
1.1 |
Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the installation of patterned parquetry are verified and complied with |
1.2 |
WHS requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
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1.3 |
Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks |
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1.4 |
Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of patterned parquetry flooring consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations |
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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 |
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1.6 |
Skirting boards or cover trims are removed or undercut, if required, and stored for re-fitting |
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1.7 |
Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
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2 |
Set out patterned parquetry flooring |
2.1 |
Patterned parquetry flooring are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations |
2.2 |
Patterned parquetry flooring for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements |
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2.3 |
Adhesives and edge strips are prepared for use as required |
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2.4 |
Area to be covered is measured, working lines and starting point are established |
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3 |
Lay out and cut parquetry patterns |
3.1 |
Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed |
3.2 |
Appropriate underlay is laid according to manufacturer recommendations |
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3.3 |
Patterned parquetry flooring is laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins |
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3.4 |
The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, including matching grains and colours |
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3.5 |
Cutting jigs for pattern components are measured and set for repetitive use |
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3.6 |
Parquetry blocks are set in appropriate jig and cut |
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4 |
Install patterned parquetry |
4.1 |
Adhesives and edge strips/accessories are prepared for use as required |
4.2 |
Adhesives are used following workplace procedures |
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4.3 |
Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations |
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4.4 |
Parquetry is installed and fixed to produce required pattern |
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4.5 |
Appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints are allowed |
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4.6 |
Skirting boards or cover trims are fitted/re-fitted and finished |
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4.7 |
Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures |
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5 |
Complete housekeeping |
5.1 |
Unused materials are stored or recycled as required |
5.2 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately |
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5.3 |
Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately |
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5.4 |
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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Sub-floor assessment includes: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Materials include: |
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Adhesives include: |
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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 LMFFL3507A Install patterned parquetry flooring
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73