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Install battens or plywood in preparation for strip timber

Install battens or plywood in preparation for strip timber

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3085
State Code
OAJ43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for work, lay moisture membrane and cut and fix timber battens or plywood before installing strip timber. Battens or plywood may be over joists or a subfloor. Batten may be used to either raise a floor or correct the level of a floor. This unit applies to flooring technicians working 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 sub-floor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Select moisture membrane, fixings, 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. Lay moisture membrane
  • 2.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • 2.2 Remove or undercut skirting boards or cover trims, and store for re-fitting or send for machining in accordance with work requirements
  • 2.3 Fix moisture proof membrane in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards.
3. Cut and fix timber battens or plywood in preparation for strip timber
  • 3.1 Check timber to be installed against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.2 Measure area to be covered and establish working lines and starting point
  • 3.3 Organise timber battens or plywood and fixings and use in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 3.4 Accurately and clearly mark timber battens or plywood for cutting
  • 3.5 Cut timber battens or plywood to length and size for final laying to provide appropriate size and shape ensuring minimum waste
  • 3.6 Fix timber battens or plywood using methods and equipment that follows manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.7 Adjust battens for levels based on job requirements
4. Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 4.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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
WI395 MSFFL3038 Install strip timber flooring onto battens Unit of competency
WI396 MSFFL3039 Install strip timber flooring onto plywood Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY53 MSFFL3119 Install timber battens and plywood in preparation to install strip timber Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BED0 MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification