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Select, operate and maintain floor covering cutting machine

Select, operate and maintain floor covering cutting machine

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2003
State Code
WI333
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers operating and maintaining cutting machine equipment in applications relating to a wide variety of floor coverings preparation in a workroom. 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 relevant to the use of cutting equipment are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Types of cutting equipment and their functions are identified from relevant information sources
  • 1.3 Sources of power supply are recognised
2 Start-up checks on cutting equipment are conducted
  • 2.1 Cutting equipment and attachments are selected consistent with the needs of the job
  • 2.2 Cutting equipment is checked for serviceability and safety and any faults are correct or processed for repair
3 Prepare to cut floor coverings
  • 3.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used
  • 3.2 Roll of floor covering is loaded onto the cutting machine
  • 3.3 Preparation is carried out to measure the floor covering
  • 3.4 Counter is programmed to make the cut
4 Cut floor coverings
  • 4.1 Work sequence and starting point are selected
  • 4.2 Floor coverings are rolled up and cut
  • 4.3 Roll of floor coverings is removed from the cutting machine
  • 4.4 Cut floor coverings are wrapped
5 Complete housekeeping
  • 5.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 5.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 5.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8526 LMFFL2003A Select, operate and maintain floor covering cutting machine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ90 MSFFL2030 Receive and prepare flooring materials Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification