Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Surfaces to be finished may include:
traditional tongue and groove strip flooring
gluedown or floating strip flooring
engineered timber flooring
block or mosaic parquetry flooring
cork flooring

Unit context

OH&S requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, local safe operating procedures and manufacturers' recommendations

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the selection and application of appropriate finishing systems

Surface inspection is to ensure that:
surface is free from dust and debris
moisture content is acceptable and stable and any preservatives
protective coatings or other contaminants are adequately removed

Tools and equipment are to include:
drum/belt sander
edge sander
rotary sander
hand sander
vacuum cleaner
brushes
applicators
rollers
roller tray
hammer
nail punch and spatula

Coating materials may include but are not limited to:
stains
waxes
oils
oleoresins (clear varnishes)
one-pack and two-pack solvent-based and water-based polyurethanes

Application methods may include:
rags
brushes
rollers
applicators and spatula

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

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

Manufacturers' recommendations for the use of equipment and materials

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment
Establish and maintain appropriate ventilation
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
achieve a final finish in accordance with Australian Standards and accepted industry practices
To complete a minimum of:
application of one water-based product
application of one solvent-based product
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Identify faults/problems and identify and carry out corrective action

Underpinning Knowledge
The methods of floor preparation from basic sanding to finishing sanding and edging
Characteristics of timber floor finishing in relation to ventilation, moisture content and reaction to change of temperature and relative humidity
The type, characteristics, uses and limitation of coating materials including manufacturers' recommendations
The types and uses of floor finishing tools and equipment
Workplace safety systems related to floor finishing processes
Workflow in relation to the application of finishes to timber and cork floors

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate finishing problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to the finishing including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Stains, coatings, tools, equipment and timber or cork floor requiring staining or coating.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)