LMF20908 Certificate II in Flooring Technology

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LMF20908 Certificate II in Flooring Technology

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Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic flooring preparation and installation tasks such as timber, carpet and vinyl floor coverings that involve known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF20908 Certificate II in Flooring Technology reflects vocational outcomes for those performing job roles involving handling flooring materials, preparing surfaces and installing a range of floorings.

Application

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in preparation of flooring surfaces and installing flooring materials where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options to be applied. It can involve collaboration with others through members of a group or team.

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF1208 Certificate III in Flooring Technology and relevant supervisory, management or competitive manufacturing qualifications.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	complete written documentation use communication technologies efficiently demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills interpret and apply workplace procedures and instructions share workplace information communicate information about problems with work read and understand job specifications communicate information relating to OHS
Teamwork	work independently and as part of a team provide support to others in the work area identify performance required to meet customer needs in own work and/or team identify own role and responsibility within a team
Problem-solving	identify and report any workplace hazards identify production problems and make contributions to their solution apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to operations check machine performance and identify signs of faulty operations use material and process knowledge to solve problems monitor workplace activities and identify and report faults or problems recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control measures
Initiative and enterprise	provide feedback on procedures and processes gather and interpret information ask questions regarding requirements and expectations make suggestions for continuous improvement inspect quality of production on an ongoing basis record basic information on the quality and other indicators of production performance
Planning and organising	plan work activities monitor production and work load priorities select appropriate tools identify requirements for materials, quality and production direct items to the correct area for further processing identify and use relevant personal protective equipment organise work area to maintain housekeeping standards
Self-management	plan to meet own work requirements keep the work area clean and tidy at all times conduct regular housekeeping activities interpret data and information as required by own job monitor own work understand own work activities identify personal responsibilities accept responsibility for quality of own work follow OHS practices during production and manufacturing processes
Learning	assess own competencies in meeting job requirements listen to feedback and advice of supervisors identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required attend training or skill development activities ask questions to expand own knowledge
Technology	use appropriate tools, machines and equipment safely and effectively use machinery to meet productivity requirements perform minor maintenance on machinery in accordance with workplace practice use manual handling technologies in the workplace set up and adjust tools and equipment

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the LMF20908 Certificate II in Flooring Technology, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency.

six (6) core units of competency

eight (8) elective units of competency.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all six (6) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFFL2001A	Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOHS100A	Follow OHS procedures
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select eight (8) units from Groups A and B as specified below.

Group A

Select a minimum of five (5) units from Group A.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFFL2002A	Receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation
LMFFL2003A	Select, operate and maintain floor covering cutting machine
LMFFL2004A	Moisture test timber and concrete floors
LMFFL2101A	Remove existing floor coverings
LMFFL2102A	Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds
LMFFL2103A	Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives
LMFFL2104A	Prepare concrete sub-floors using wet cleaning methods
LMFFL2105A	Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers and damp proof membranes to concrete sub-floors
LMFFL2106A	Prepare walls for covering
LMFFL2107A	Select, operate and maintain grinding equipment
LMFFL2108A	Select, operate and maintain shot blasting equipment
LMFFL2109A	Select, operate and maintain demolition equipment
LMFFL2110A	Select, operate and maintain scarifying equipment
LMFFL2111A	Coarse sand timber flooring
LMFFL2112A	Install hard underlays
LMFFL2201A	Install carpet cushion/underlays and gripper accessories
LMFFL2202A	Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings
LMFFL2203A	Install carpet tiles using standard installation procedures
LMFFL2204A	Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings to stairs
LMFFL2301A	Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings
LMFFL2302A	Install resilient tiles using standard installation procedures
LMFFL2501A	Install laminate and engineered timber flooring
LMFFL2502A	Install impact and sound absorption underlay
LMFFL2503A	Nail strip timber flooring
LMFFL2504A	Install expansion joints
LMFFL2505A	Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring
LMFFL3101A	Inspect sub-floors
LMFFL3102A	Prepare, select and apply screed to concrete sub-floors

Group B

Up to three (3) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected in Group A, or units in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level of Certificate III level (a maximum of 2 Certificate III units)

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group B must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.