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Prepare walls for coverings

Prepare walls for coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2010
State Code
WI340
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
040313 - Ceiling, Wall And Floor Fixing
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit of competency covers cleaning and preparing walls to a smooth flat surface in preparation for resilient wall coverings and coatings.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 work
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements and Australian Standards relevant to wall preparation for coverings on wall substrate 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 The condition of the walls are assessed to prepare walls to a smooth flat surface, and the extent of preparation required is confirmed
  • 1.4 Suitable primers, smoothing and repairing compounds are selected
  • 1.5 Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content, plane, smooth, square internal and external corners and suitable preparation
  • 1.6 Material safety data sheets (MSDS), or equivalent, are read and applied during the work
  • 1.7 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
  • 1.8 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Apply levelling compounds and primers
  • 2.1 A mixing station is established where materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use
  • 2.2 Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • 2.3 Surface coating is applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements
  • 2.4 Internal and external corners are checked for square, wall surfaces are checked for plane and smooth and cleared for further processing
  • 2.5 Completed work is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified
3 Complete housekeeping
  • 3.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 3.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 3.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ59 MSFFL3070 Install resilient sheet to walls Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification