Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSFFL3019 Install anti-static resilient floor coverings, and, MSFFL3020 Install conductive resilient floor coverings.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, cut, lay and fix anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings using specialised techniques in residential or commercial properties.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing floor coverings 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 floor covering against 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 floor coverings and use in accordance with safety management requirements 2.3 Establish working lines and starting point. |
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3. Lay and fix resilient flooring |
3.1 Lay out floor coverings to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, minimising waste and joins 3.2 Accurately and clearly mark flooring materials for cutting 3.3 Cut flooring materials to required shape ensuring minimum waste 3.4 Prepare adhesives and edge strips and/or accessories for use 3.5 Lay floor covering and fix to meet job specifications 3.6 Check completed installation for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults following workplace procedures. |
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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
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
