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Install anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings

Install anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3071
State Code
OAJ57
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, cut, lay and fix anti-static and conductive resilient floor coverings using specialised techniques in residential or commercial properties. This unit applies to flooring technicians installing floor coverings in accordance with pre-determined work orders.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. Prepare for installation
  • 1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Read documentation and identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Select adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements
  • 1.5 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 1.6 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
  • 1.7 Check floor covering against order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
2. Set out materials
  • 2.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • 2.2 Organise floor coverings and use in accordance with safety management requirements
  • 2.3 Establish working lines and starting point.
3. Lay and fix resilient flooring
  • 3.1 Lay out floor coverings to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, minimising waste and joins
  • 3.2 Accurately and clearly mark flooring materials for cutting
  • 3.3 Cut flooring materials to required shape ensuring minimum waste
  • 3.4 Prepare adhesives and edge strips and/or accessories for use
  • 3.5 Lay floor covering and fix to meet job specifications
  • 3.6 Check completed installation for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults following workplace procedures.
4. Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 4.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI376 MSFFL3019 Install anti-static resilient floor coverings Unit of competency
WI377 MSFFL3020 Install conductive resilient floor coverings Unit of competency