Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Flooring Technology

Certificate II in Flooring Technology

Qualification
National Code:
LMF20908
State Code:
W501
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
04/10/2011
Approved Date
07/12/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
379
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/10/2011
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 04/10/2011 Current Approved
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.

Schedule
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 made up of;
- a minimum of five (5) units from Group A
- 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.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8281 MSAPMSUP102A Communicate in the workplace 26 Unit of competency
W8247 MSAPMOHS100A Follow OHS procedures 26 Unit of competency
W7008 MSAPMOPS101A Make measurements 20 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W8524 LMFFL2001A Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
W8282 MSAPMSUP106A Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
2. Group A Electives

Seven (7) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8553 LMFFL3101A Inspect sub-floors 20 Unit of competency
W8540 LMFFL2201A Install carpet cushion/underlays and gripper accessories 32 Unit of competency
W8539 LMFFL2112A Install hard underlays 24 Unit of competency
W8546 LMFFL2501A Install laminate and engineered timber flooring 36 Unit of competency
W8528 LMFFL2101A Remove existing floor coverings 24 Unit of competency
W8526 LMFFL2003A Select, operate and maintain floor covering cutting machine 40 Unit of competency
W8532 LMFFL2105A Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers and damp proof membranes to concrete sub-floors 32 Unit of competency
3. Group B Electives

One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8694 LMFGN2002B Move and store materials and products 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W021 LMF20102 Certificate II in Floor Covering and Finishing Qualification
VET Info Notes
This qualification has been moved into the new MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing, NOT EQUIVALENT.
TGA release date 10 December 2013.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information