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Install cork tiles

Install cork tiles

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3034
State Code
WI391
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers cutting and installing pre-finished or raw cork tiles or cork supplied in other forms, over a pre-prepared hard underlay 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 installation
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing cork tiles are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of cork tiles
  • 1.4 Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected
  • 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 to correctly identify the starting point and to ensure lay out and fixing is in logical order
2 Set out materials
  • 2.1 Cork tiles to be installed are checked against work order
  • 2.2 Cork tiles are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendation
  • 2.3 Materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 2.4 Working lines and starting point are established
3 Lay cork tiles
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
  • 3.2 Tiles are laid out to meet specification requirements and to minimise waste
  • 3.3 Tile grains and patterns are matched or contrasted as appropriate
  • 3.4 Tiles are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
  • 3.5 Tiles are cut to required shape with minimum waste of materials and laid
  • 3.6 Completed installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified
4 Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 4.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8584 LMFFL3506A Install cork tiles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ46 MSFFL3082 Install cork tiles Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification