Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is not equivalen to MSFFL3038 Install strip timber flooring onto battens and MSFFL3039 Install strip timber flooring onto plywood.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for work, lay moisture membrane and cut and fix timber battens or plywood before installing strip timber. Battens or plywood may be over joists or a subfloor. Batten may be used to either raise a floor or correct the level of a floor.
This unit applies to flooring technicians working 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 work |
1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements 1.2 Correctly identify work requirements and process from review of documentation 1.3 Confirm sub-floor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Select moisture membrane, fixings, adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements 1.5 Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 1.6 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
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2. Lay moisture membrane |
2.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 2.2 Remove or undercut skirting boards or cover trims, and store for re-fitting or send for machining in accordance with work requirements 2.3 Fix moisture proof membrane in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards. |
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3. Cut and fix timber battens or plywood in preparation for strip timber |
3.1 Check timber to be installed against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 3.2 Measure area to be covered and establish working lines and starting point 3.3 Organise timber battens or plywood and fixings and use in accordance with relevant safety management requirements 3.4 Accurately and clearly mark timber battens or plywood for cutting 3.5 Cut timber battens or plywood to length and size for final laying to provide appropriate size and shape ensuring minimum waste 3.6 Fix timber battens or plywood using methods and equipment that follows manufacturer recommendations 3.7 Adjust battens for levels based on job requirements |
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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 |
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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
Supersedes and not equivalent to MSFFL3038 Install strip timber flooring onto battens and MSFFL3039 Install strip timber flooring onto plywood.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
