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Prepare shop floors for new coverings

Prepare shop floors for new coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSH3010
State Code
BBA93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to remove existing shop floor coverings and select, prepare and apply primer and cementitious products to patch and smooth shop floors ready for the installation of new floor coverings.The unit supports shop floor preparation work which is completed on site and may be undertaken concurrently with other shopfitting work. The work must be scheduled to accommodate both client requirements, where the shop is operational, and the requirements of other shopfitters and associated contractors.It applies to work in new or existing retail environments where shopfitters need to prepare concrete or timber floors using smoothing and skim coating techniques.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan shop floor preparation work.
  • 1.1 Job requirements for shop floor preparation are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.2 Work site is assessed to identify hazards and risks and confirm scope of work.
  • 1.3 Health and safety requirements for the work site are clarified and applied to planning and preparation.
  • 1.4 Job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statement (SWMS) is reviewed and amended as required in consultation with relevant personnel.
  • 1.5 Tasks are sequenced and scheduled in consultation with team members, other site personnel and client as required, to ensure work is completed within given timeframe.
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and materials suited to the specified work are selected, tools and equipment are checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
  • 1.7 Tools, equipment and materials are prepared and placed ready for use.
2 Remove existing shop floor coverings.
  • 2.1 Starting point is selected to ensure access to entry and exit is available during removal process.
  • 2.2 Sections of floor coverings are lifted according to job specifications and stacked or rolled for removal according to job requirements.
  • 2.3 Removed floor coverings are taken from the shop area using safe manual handling techniques.
  • 2.4 Removed floor coverings are disposed of according to job requirements.
  • 2.5 Exposed sub-floor surface is checked and cleared of remnants of floor coverings or fixings.
3 Select primer and smoothing compound.
  • 3.1 Sub-floor surfaces are cleaned according to manufacturer recommendations.
  • 3.2 Trial applications of primer are made to confirm suitability to the sub-floor.
  • 3.3 Trial applications of smoothing compound are made to confirm compatibility with primer and sub-floor.
  • 3.4 Suitability of primer and compound is confirmed or reviewed and retrialled according to job requirements.
4 Apply primer and levelling or smoothing compound.
  • 4.1 Surface coatings are applied with depth and coverage according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements.
  • 4.2 Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitability of finish, and rectified according to workplace procedures, as required.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required.
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.
  • 5.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of according to environmental and job requirements.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCM21 CPCSHP3010 Prepare shop floors for new coverings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ4 CPC30116 Certificate III in Shopfitting Qualification