Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL3012 Install linoleum floor coverings.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set out, cut and lay linoleum floor coverings in domestic and commercial installations using templating and scribing methods.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing linoleum 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 1.3 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Select adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements 1.5 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use 1.6 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation 1.7 Check linoleum to be installed against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations |
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2. Set out materials |
2.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 2.2 Organise linoleum floor coverings for fixing and use in accordance with safety management requirements 2.3 Establish working lines and starting point 2.4 Cut required soft underlay to specification 2.5 Set out, cut and fit required pre-form fillet in accordance with specification |
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3. Cut materials |
3.1 Lay out linoleum floor coverings to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, minimising waste and joins 3.2 Accurately and clearly mark linoleum floor coverings for cutting 3.3 Cut linoleum floor coverings to required pattern and shape with minimum waste of materials |
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4. Lay linoleum |
4.1 Organise and use materials for welding and fixing in accordance with safety management requirements 4.2 Use welding and fixing methods and equipment following manufacturer instructions 4.3 Set out and install resilient skirting, reducer and edge strips in accordance with job requirements 4.4 Check complete installation for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults |
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5. Complete housekeeping |
5.1 Store or recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 5.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 5.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely 5.4 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 MSFFL3012 Install linoleum floor coverings.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
