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Install carpet floor coverings to custom design stairs

Install carpet floor coverings to custom design stairs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3011
State Code
WI368
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers installing plain and patterned carpet floor coverings to angular, curved, rounded and wrap-rounded stairs, including patterns, metal moulding and decorative finishes using adhesive-bonded and carpet gripper systems. Work involves planning, preparation, cutting, joining and fixing.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking flooring work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for installation
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing carpet floor coverings to custom designed stairs are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of carpet floor coverings to custom designed stairs
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.5 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Set out materials
  • 2.1 Carpet to be installed is checked against work order
  • 2.2 Carpet floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Stairway or step is measured and the required amount of floor covering and underlay, including allowances for type of stairs, is calculated and obtained
  • 2.4 Suitable adhesives, gripper strips and edge strips are selected
  • 2.5 Work lines and starting point are established
  • 2.6 Gripper strips, if required, are cut and installed as specified in AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General
  • 2.7 Underlay, if required, is checked against specified type and fitted as specified in AS/NZS2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General
3 Lay carpet to stairs
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
  • 3.2 Carpet floor coverings are laid out to meet allowances for type of stair requirements and minimise waste
  • 3.3 Carpet floor coverings are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
  • 3.4 Carpet floor coverings are cut to required shape with minimum waste of materials and laid
  • 3.5 Instructions, sequence, fixing methods and equipment are used following specifications and AS/NZS2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General
  • 3.6 Installation is completed to specification
  • 3.7 Finished stairway is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified
4 Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 4.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8561 LMFFL3207A Install carpet floor coverings to custom design stairs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ66 MSFFL3064 Install carpet to custom design stairs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification