Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Instructions
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Carpet cushion/underlay
is a flexible or fibrous material installed as a soft base under a floor covering. They may be single fibre, composite fibre, foam rubber or bonded foam
Tools and equipment
are to include utility knife, straight edge, hammer, heavy-duty electrical drill, hacksaw, carpet gripper strip cutters, extension hammer driving bar, staple hammer, mitre box and nail driving bar
may include pneumatic 'T' nailer and nail gun
Materials
are to include but are not limited to soft underlays, carpet gripper strips, metal mouldings, tapes, adhesives, nails, plug, staples and primers
Adhesives
are to include solvent and water-based contact, construction adhesive, latex/resin/acrylic
Fixing trims
are to include nails and tap IT nylon fasteners
Carpet grippers
are teethed metal or timber strips to which floor coverings are attached to maintain its position, tension and shape
Metal mouldings
are fitted at thresholds and abutments to other flooring surfaces

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Complete a minimum of two carpet cushion/underlay installations with one incorporating such obstructions as doorways, fittings and irregular (obtuse/acute) angles using the carpet gripper installation system
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Work effectively with others
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to installing carpet cushion/underlays and gripper adhesives
specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency