Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Flooring Technology
Certificate III in Flooring Technology
MSF30818
BED0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 03/06/2022 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 2.00 | 07/05/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 03/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of flooring technicians who install floors or flooring materials in residential or commercial premises. Floors and flooring materials may be carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient, resin or concrete. Flooring technicians use a range of technical knowledge to perform skilled work involving known routines, methods and procedures. They use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer their skills and knowledge to different job needs and take responsibility for their own work.
In some states and territories, this qualification is linked to licensing requirements for the installation of timber floors. In addition, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification in some jurisdictions. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty four (24)- twelve (12) core units
- twelve (12) elective units, consisting of:
- at least eight (8) units in any combination from A, B, C or D
- up to four (4) units from Groups A, B, C, D, E or, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome, and if imported from other Training Packages, must be units first packaged in a Certificate III level qualification or higher.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award ofthe Certificate III in Flooring Technology. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation
- At least seven (7) Group A electives must be selected for the award of MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Carpet)
- All eight (8) Group B electives must be selected for the award of MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Resilient)
- All seven (7) Group C electives must be selected for the award of MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Resin)
- At least eight (8) Group D electives must be selected for the award of MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology (Timber)
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units - Carpet
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAJ69 | MSFFL3060 | Install adhesive fixed carpet | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ71 | MSFFL3059 | Install carpet tiles | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ66 | MSFFL3064 | Install carpet to custom design stairs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ68 | MSFFL3061 | Install commercial carpet | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ65 | MSFFL3062 | Install patterned and custom designed carpet | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ88 | MSFFL2036 | Install soft carpet underlays and gripper accessories | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ67 | MSFFL3063 | Install synthetic textile floor coverings to sports facilities and outdoor spaces | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ86 | MSFFL2037 | Install unpatterned tufted carpet | 115 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units - Resilient
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAJ62 | MSFFL3067 | Complete large scale and complex vinyl flooring installations | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ57 | MSFFL3071 | Install anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ85 | MSFFL2038 | Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ64 | MSFFL3066 | Install linoleum floor coverings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ61 | MSFFL3068 | Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ59 | MSFFL3070 | Install resilient sheet to walls | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ63 | MSFFL3065 | Install resilient tiles | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ60 | MSFFL3069 | Install rubber floor coverings | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units - Resin
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAJ87 | MSFFL2035 | Mechanically prepare surfaces for installation of flooring materials | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ53 | MSFFL3076 | Mix and apply high-build decorative resin flooring systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ55 | MSFFL3074 | Mix and apply self-levelling resin flooring systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ56 | MSFFL3073 | Mix and apply thin-film broadcast resin flooring systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ58 | MSFFL3072 | Mix and apply thin-film rollcoat resin flooring systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ54 | MSFFL3075 | Mix and apply trowel-applied resin flooring systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ52 | MSFFL3077 | Prepare subfloors for resin flooring systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units - Timber
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Elective Units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J736 | MSF30813 | Certificate III in Flooring Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIY1 | MSF30822 | Certificate III in Flooring Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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