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Cut and install resilient floor coverings to stairs

Cut and install resilient floor coverings to stairs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3021
State Code
WI378
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
24
Description
This unit of competency covers installing resilient floor covering to stairs, stringers and steps, including planning, preparation, cutting, welding, layout 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 cutting and installing resilient floor coverings to stairs are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of resilient floor coverings to stairs
  • 1.4 Any remedial work to stairway is carried out
  • 1.5 Stairway or step is measured and the required amount of floor covering, including allowances for type of stairs, is calculated and obtained
  • 1.6 Underlay, if required, is checked against specified type and fitting
  • 1.7 Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected
  • 1.8 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
  • 1.9 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Set out floor coverings
  • 2.1 Resilient floor coverings to be used are checked against work order
  • 2.2 Resilient floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Resilient floor coverings for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 2.4 Working lines and starting point are established
  • 2.5 Pre-form fillet is cut and fitted, if required
3 Lay resilient floor coverings
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing is followed
  • 3.2 Resilient floor coverings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
  • 3.3 Patterns are cut as required for stairs and used to accurately and clearly mark resilient floor covering for cutting
  • 3.4 Resilient floor coverings are cut to required pattern and shape with minimum waste of materials
  • 3.5 Materials for welding and fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 3.6 Welding and fixing methods, equipment and materials are used following manufacturer instructions
  • 3.7 Resilient skirting, reducer and edge strips are set out and installed, as required
  • 3.8 Completed installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified following workplace procedures
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
W8571 LMFFL3310A Cut and install resilient floor coverings to stairs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ62 MSFFL3067 Complete large scale and complex vinyl flooring installations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification