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Install direct stick timber flooring

Install direct stick timber flooring

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3031
State Code
WI388
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
36
Description
This unit of competency covers directly sticking a pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber floor within a space to a hard underlay base or sub-floor.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 installation of direct stick timber 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 Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of direct stick timber flooring consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Suitable underlays, adhesives, trims and accessories are selected as required
  • 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 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Set out materials for installation
  • 2.1 Pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.2 Pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 2.3 Skirting boards or cover trims are removed or undercut, if required, and stored for re-fitting or sent for machining
  • 2.4 Adhesives and edge direct sticks are prepared for use as required
  • 2.5 Working lines and starting point are established
3 Cut flooring
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
  • 3.2 Appropriate underlay is laid according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.3 Pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
  • 3.4 The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, where appropriate, matching grains and colours
  • 3.5 Pre-finished, engineered or direct stick timber flooring materials are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
  • 3.6 Timber battens are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
  • 3.7 Timber flooring is cut to length and size for final laying ensuring minimum waste
4 Lay flooring
  • 4.1 Materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 4.2 Adhesives and edge direct sticks/accessories are prepared for use as required
  • 4.3 Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.4 Appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints are allowed
  • 4.5 Skirting boards or cover trims are fitted/re-fitted and finished
  • 4.6 Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
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
W8581 LMFFL3503A Install direct stick timber flooring Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ51 MSFFL3078 Install direct stick timber flooring Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification