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Sand and fill parquetry flooring

Sand and fill parquetry flooring

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3045
State Code
WI402
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
30
Description
This unit of competency covers sanding and filling of parquetry floors in preparation for applying coating or re-coating to the flooring. It involves operating split drum/belt floor sander, rotary or orbital sanding and edge sanding machines.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant State 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 the work
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to coarse, finish and fine sanding and filling parquetry flooring 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 Parquetry flooring is inspected for contamination, moisture content and suitability for coarse, finish and fine sanding operations and any pre-sanding tasks are completed
  • 1.4 Parquetry flooring condition is assessed and the extent of coarse, finish and fine sanding and filling required to meet job specifications is confirmed
  • 1.5 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
  • 1.6 The job site is isolated and/or encapsulated to contain dust fallout from sanding operation
  • 1.7 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Conduct coarse sandingoperations
  • 2.1 Sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures
  • 2.2 Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked
  • 2.3 Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked
  • 2.4 Sanding belts or papers are selected
  • 2.5 Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
  • 2.6 Sanding belts or papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required
  • 2.7 Coarse sanding is completed systematically and effectively with the grain, against the grain and across the grain within the minimum required timeframe
  • 2.8 Routine lubrication and adjustments to the equipment are completed as required
  • 2.9 Coarse sanded parquetry flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
3 Conduct edge sanding operations
  • 3.1 Edge sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures
  • 3.2 Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked
  • 3.3 Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked
  • 3.4 Sanding papers are selected
  • 3.5 Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
  • 3.6 Sanding papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required
  • 3.7 Edge sanding is completed systematically and effectively within the minimum required timeframe
  • 3.8 Routine lubrication and adjustments to the equipment are completed as required
  • 3.9 Edge sanded parquetry flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
4 Conduct filling operations
  • 4.1 Surface to be filled is inspected and assessed as being ready for filling with the selected filler
  • 4.2 Work sequence is planned to ensure efficiency and quality of application
  • 4.3 Ventilation is checked before chemical fumes are released, and all WHS requirements are met, including use of personal protective equipment
  • 4.4 Environmental protection regulations are complied with
  • 4.5 Filling material is prepared in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 4.6 Trial applications of fillers are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency, viscosity and specified colour
  • 4.7 Faults and or inconsistencies in colour are identified and workplace procedures for rectification and adjustment are followed
  • 4.8 Filling material is applied in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.9 Recommended drying times are observed before fine sanding
  • 4.10 Sanding between coats, where required, is carried out according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.11 Finished floors are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
  • 4.12 Final finish meets the requirements of the job
5 Conduct fine sanding operations
  • 5.1 Fine sanding equipment is set up in accordance with manufacturer instructions and operating procedures
  • 5.2 Emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are identified and checked
  • 5.3 Equipment settings and adjustments are made and checked
  • 5.4 Sanding papers are selected
  • 5.5 Trial runs are conducted to check machine operations and quality of finished work
  • 5.6 Sanding papers are attached, routinely checked and changed as required
  • 5.7 Fine sanding of the body and perimeter of the floor is completed systematically and effectively within the minimum required timeframe
  • 5.8 Fine sanded parquetry flooring is cleaned, inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
6 Complete housekeeping
  • 6.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 6.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 6.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 6.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8595 LMFFL3604A Sand and fill parquetry flooring Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ31 MSFFL3098 Sand and fill parquetry flooring Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification