Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL3007 Install commercial carpet floor coverings.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install commercial grade carpet to multiple connecting rooms, large commercial areas and multi-storey buildings. It includes preparation, cutting, laying out, joining, power stretching and finishing of carpet floor coverings.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing carpet 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. Industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. 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 for installation |
1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety legislative and organisational requirements 1.2 Read documentation and identify work requirements and process 1.3 Confirm sub-floor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use 1.5 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
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2. Set out materials |
2.1 Check carpet to be installed against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 2.2 Select finishing, joining and fixing materials in accordance with specification or work order 2.3 Inspect underlay, gripper strips and metal mouldings to confirm correct fitting 2.4 Clear work area of scraps or other contaminants 2.6 Establish working lines and starting point |
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3. Lay carpet |
3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 3.2 Lay out carpet pieces and check for size and direction of pile 3.3 Use stretching equipment, joining and fixing methods in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards 3.4 Fix cover and finishing strips appropriate for the type of sub-floor 3.5 Install protective coverings as specified 3.6 Inspect finished work is for compliance with work order, workplace and Australian Standards |
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4. Complete housekeeping |
4.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely 4.4 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 MSFFL3007 Install commercial carpet floor coverings.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
