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Unit of competency details

MSFFL3109 - Install carpet tiles (Release 1)

Summary

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Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL3059 - Install carpet tiles 20/Dec/2022

Release Status:
Current
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1 1 (this release) 21/Dec/2022

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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  21/Dec/2022 
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Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL3059 Install carpet tiles. Changes to application, elements and performance criteria to improve clarity and consistency across MSFFL units. Changes to assessment requirements.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set out, cut, lay and fasten carpet tiles, including tiles with geometric design features (such as custom designs).

Workers with this competency undertake routine tasks on residential and non-residential/commercial sites according to job instructions and workplace procedures using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve routine issues. They work with a high degree of self-direction under routine supervision, and they are responsible for their output.

The work described in this unit may require a licence or certification in some jurisdictions, and state or territory authorities should be consulted to determine the current status. Workers on construction sites are required by law to complete induction training. They must also comply with relevant legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, codes and manufacturer installation instructions.

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. Prepare to install carpet tiles

1.1 Interpret carpet tile installation requirements from job and manufacturer instructions and calculate the quantities of materials required

1.2 Identify hazards relating to the work site, work practices, materials, tools and equipment, and check risk treatments are in place and operating

1.3 Select and check all required tools and equipment are ready to use, and organise to fix any deficiencies according to workplace procedures

1.4 Gather the carpet tiles, adhesives, trims and other materials required by job instructions, and check they meet quality requirements and are prepared and ready to install according to manufacturer instructions, product labels and safety data sheets

1.5 Confirm the subfloor is clean and suitable for installing the carpet tiles, and fix or report any deficiencies according to workplace procedures

1.6 For direct stick laying, apply a primer to the subfloor that suits the type of tiles being installed

2. Cut, fit and fasten carpet tiles

2.1 Determine the set out and laying direction of the carpet tiles according to job instructions to minimise waste and joins, consider direction of the pile, patterns and design elements, and ensure an efficient, quality installation

2.2 Establish the starting point and mark out working lines

2.3 Apply adhesive to the subfloor according to the manufacturer instructions, product labels, safety data sheets and workplace procedures

2.4 Install the carpet tiles according to workplace procedures

2.5 Measure, mark, cut and install carpet tiles as required

2.6 Install finishing strips and finish installing the carpet tiles according to workplace procedures

2.7 Check the carpet tiles are installed correctly according to manufacturer installation instructions, the relevant Australian standards and quality requirements, and fix any deficiencies

3. Complete the task according to workplace procedures

3.1 Clean up the work area, identify items for recycling and dispose of waste

3.2 Identify, tag and report any damage to equipment and tools

3.3 Check, clean and do routine maintenance on equipment and tools and store them and unused materials

3.4 Complete task outcome documentation

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to MSFFL3059 Install carpet tiles.

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 MSFFL3059 Install carpet tiles. Changes to application, elements and performance criteria to improve clarity and consistency across MSFFL units. Changes to assessment requirements.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks in the elements and performance criteria of this unit of competency and has demonstrated the ability to complete according to job instructions:

  • at least three installations that include:
  • at least two full-spread installations
  • at least one:
  • pressure-sensitive adhesive installation
  • low-adhesive adhesive installation
  • hallway with multiple connecting rooms
  • site link-up around a central core
  • custom design requirement
  • instance of a multi-directional pattern or border
  • a carpet tile installation — where the stairs have been adequately prepared — on a box step stairway with at least three steps, including appropriate stair nosing.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

  • manufacturer installation instructions and the relevant Australian standards for carpet tiles including:
  • backed or un-backed
  • fixed or un-fixed
  • wool
  • synthetic or combination of fibres
  • pile
  • needle-punch
  • tufted
  • fusion bonded and woven
  • modular and square to one metre
  • tiles of various sizes and shapes including square, rectangular, hexagonal and diamond
  • manufacturer use instructions for adhesives for fastening carpet tiles including:
  • low adhesive adhesives
  • pressure sensitive and wet acrylic adhesives
  • water and solvent-based contact adhesives
  • appropriate adhesives for and types of dual bond underlay systems
  • manufacturer installation instructions and the relevant Australian standards for finishing strips
  • the safe and correct use of, and maintenance requirements for tools and equipment for, installing carpet tiles
  • the most common issues that can arise when installing carpet tiles and how to avoid and respond to them
  • workplace policies and procedures relevant to their job role and responsibilities including for:
  • installing carpet tiles
  • communication and reporting
  • environmental protection and sustainability, including maximising resource utilisation and minimising waste
  • quality indicators for completed work and process improvements
  • work health and safety, including the use of personal protective equipment and safety data sheets
  • work planning
  • how to identify if a subfloor is suitable for installing carpet tiles
  • how to identify if carpet tiles are installed correctly.

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:
  • locations in which to install carpet tiles
  • carpet tiles, adhesives, finishing strips and other materials required by job instructions
  • equipment and tools required for the activities set out in the elements and performance criteria, including those to control hazards
  • job instructions and 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

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