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Install direct stick timber flooring

Install direct stick timber flooring

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3078
State Code
OAJ51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set out, cut, lay and fix pre-finished, engineered or solid direct stick timber flooring within a space to a hard underlay base or subfloor.This unit applies to flooring technicians installing timber flooring in accordance with pre-determined work orders.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. Industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. 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 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Correctly identify work requirements and process from review of documentation
  • 1.3 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Select underlays adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements
  • 1.5 Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.6 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation.
2. Set out materials for installation
  • 2.1 Check flooring against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.2 Organise pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring for fixing and use in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 2.3 Remove or undercut skirting boards or cover trims, if required, and store for re-fitting or send for machining in accordance with job requirements
  • 2.4 Prepare required adhesives and accessories for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • 2.5 Establish working lines and starting point
3. Prepare and cut flooring
  • 3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • 3.2 Lay appropriate underlay in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.3 Lay out flooring to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and minimising waste and joins
  • 3.4 Maximise the aesthetics of materials, where appropriate, by matching grains and colours
  • 3.5 Accurately and clearly mark flooring for cutting
  • 3.6 Cut timber flooring to length and size for final laying ensuring minimum waste.
4. Lay flooring
  • 4.1 Organise materials for fixing and use in accordance with safety management requirements
  • 4.2 Prepare required adhesives and accessories for use
  • 4.3 Use fixing methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.4 Allow appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints
  • 4.5 Fit and/or re-fit skirting boards or cover trims and finish in accordance with job requirements
  • 4.6 Inspect finished job and rectify any imperfections in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Complete housekeeping
  • 5.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 5.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI388 MSFFL3031 Install direct stick timber flooring Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIY1 MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
BED0 MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification