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Unit of competency details

MSFFL3099 - Apply finishes to cork flooring (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL3046 - Apply finishes to cork flooring 02/Dec/2018

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 03/Dec/2018


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040321 Floor Coverings  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 040321 Floor Coverings  03/Dec/2018 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL3046 Apply finishes to cork flooring.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select coating systems appropriate for the job, prepare for the work and apply the selected finishes to cork flooring.

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. 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

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and prepare for work requirements

1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements

1.2 Read work documentation and identify job requirements

1.3 Select coating material based on product qualities and client expectations

1.4 Assess selected coating materials as being compatible with each other, with the surface to be finished and with manufacturer recommendations

1.5 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use

1.6 Inspect and confirm readiness of surface to be finished and erect barrier signs to area

1.7 Plan sequence of work suited to the job

2. Apply finishing system

2.1 Check ventilation before chemical fumes are released, and confirm all work health and safety and environmental protection requirements are met

2.2 Apply coating material in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

2.3 Observe recommended drying times between coats

2.4 Carry out required buffing or sanding between coats in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

2.5 Check final finish against quality and job requirements, and rectify deficiencies

3. Complete housekeeping

3.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 Clear and clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely

3.4 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 MSFFL3046 Apply finishes to cork flooring.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL3046 Apply finishes to cork flooring.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and:

  • applied 2 different base coatings in accordance with job requirements to 2 complete rooms.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

  • mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement, including calculation of area
  • application of finishes to cork flooring:
  • Australian Standards requirements
  • workplace safety systems
  • work flow
  • environmental protection and sustainability requirements
  • methods of, and requirements for, timber floor preparation - basic sanding, finishing sanding and edging
  • type, characteristics, uses and limitations of different products in relation to:
  • aesthetic quality
  • durability and longevity
  • ventilation and other safety requirements
  • moisture content
  • reaction to change of temperature and relative humidity
  • manufacturer recommendations
  • characteristics, safe use, maintenance and limitations of finishing tools and equipment
  • techniques for application, the types of problems that may occur and how to avoid and respond
  • procedures and protocols for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

  • use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
  • floors requiring finishing
  • equipment, tools and materials to complete tasks in the Performance Evidence, including safety and personal protective equipment
  • work orders
  • workplace procedures.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73