Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSFFL2010 Prepare walls for coverings, and, MSFFL3017 Install resilient sheet to walls.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare walls and install resilient sheet to dry and wet walls.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing resilient sheet to walls 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. 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 resilient sheet against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations |
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2. Prepare walls |
2.1 Establish a mixing station in safe and suitable location, and position and prepare materials and equipment 2.2 Make trial applications of surface materials to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish 2.3 Apply surface coating to required depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements 2.4 Check internal and external corners for square, 2.5 Check wall surfaces for plane, and smooth and clear for further processing |
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3. Set out coverings |
3.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 3.2 Organise resilient sheets for fixing and use in accordance with safety management requirements 3.3 Establish working lines and starting point 3.4 Cut and fit pre-form fillet in accordance with job requirements 3.5 Prepare feathering systems and applications and apply in accordance with the installation plan and manufacturer instructions |
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4. Install resilient sheet |
4.1 Lay out resilient sheet to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins as per installation plan 4.2 Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, where appropriate, matching grains, colours and patterns 4.3 Cut materials to length and size, allowing for final adjustment, trimming and welding processes 4.4 Apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer instructions 4.5 Position, press out and hand-roll resilient sheet in accordance with manufacturer instructions 4.6 Heat resilient sheet to form required profiles 4.7 Prepare seams and weld in accordance with manufacturer instructions 4.8 Trim joins and/or seams and finish in accordance with manufacturer instructions 4.9 Check completed installation for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults following workplace procedures |
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5. Complete housekeeping |
5.1 Store and 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
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
