Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is not equivalent to MSFFL3064 Install carpet to custom design stairs. Changes to title, application, elements and performance criteria to improve clarity and consistency across MSFFL units. Changes to assessment requirements. Workplace outcome has changed.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set out, cut, join and fix plain and patterned carpet to angular, curved, rounded and wrap-rounded stairs, including fitting metal moulding and decorative finishes. It does not include the installation of carpet using the direct-stick or dual-bond methods (which MSFFL3110 Install adhesive-fixed carpet addresses).
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
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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 to install the carpet |
1.1 Interpret carpet 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 and other materials required by job instructions, and check they meet quality requirements and are prepared and ready to install according to manufacturer instructions 1.5 Confirm the stairs are clean and suitable for installing the carpet, and fix or report any deficiencies according to workplace procedures |
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2. Install the underlay and grippers |
2.1 Measure, mark and cut the underlay and gripper strips to length and size to minimise waste 2.2 Fasten the underlay and gripper strips according to manufacturer instructions 2.3 Fit gripping edging trims at thresholds and abutments to other flooring surfaces according to workplace procedures 2.4 Trim off excess and finish installing underlay and gripper strips to meet quality requirements 2.5 Check the underlay and gripper strips are installed correctly according to job instructions and quality requirements, and fix any deficiencies |
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3. Install the carpet |
3.1 Determine the set out and laying direction of the carpet according to job instructions to minimise waste and joins, consider the direction of the pile, and ensure an efficient, quality installation 3.2 Establish the skirting point and seam placements for the carpet 3.3 Lay out carpet pieces and check them for size, direction of pile and match 3.4. Measure, mark, cut, seal and join the carpet pieces according to workplace procedures 3.5 Position, stretch and fasten the carpet according to the manufacturer instructions 3.6 Trim off excess carpet, install finishing strips and finish installing the carpet according to job instructions 3.7 Check the carpet is installed correctly according to job instructions and quality requirements, and fix any deficiencies |
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4. Complete the task according to workplace procedures |
4.1 Clean up the work area, identify items for recycling and dispose of waste 4.2 Identify, tag and report any damage to equipment and tools 4.3 Check, clean and do routine maintenance on equipment and tools and store them and unused materials 4.4 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 not equivalent to MSFFL3064 Install carpet to custom design stairs.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73
