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Remove existing floor coverings

Remove existing floor coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2031
State Code
OAJ92
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
24
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove existing floor coverings.This unit applies to individuals removing floor coverings in accordance with established workplace procedures.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. Plan work
  • 1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Read documentation and identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Select tools, equipment and materials and check for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 1.4 Plan sequence of work to ensure removal of floor coverings is in logical order
  • 1.5 Prepare and position materials and equipment for use
2. Remove floor coverings
  • 2.1 Select starting point to ensure entry and exit access throughout the operation
  • 2.2 Check area and flooring for presence of any hazardous substances and take appropriate action
  • 2.3 Remove floor covering using techniques suited to the type of material
  • 2.4 Securely package removed floor coverings in manageable bundles for removal from the area
  • 2.5 Check exposed floor and safely remove any protruding nails, carpet grippers, adhesives, levelling compounds and remnants of floor coverings
3. Complete housekeeping
  • 3.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 3.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI335 MSFFL2005 Remove existing floor coverings Unit of competency