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Install patterned and custom designed carpet

Install patterned and custom designed carpet

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3062
State Code
OAJ65
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set out, lay, stretch, join and finish woven and tufted carpets containing geometric, decorative and other custom designed patterns using adhesive-bonded and carpet gripper systems.This unit applies to flooring technicians installing carpet 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. 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 and process
  • 1.3 Confirm sub-floor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 1.5 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2. Set out materials
  • 2.1 Check carpet to be installed against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.2 Select type of perimeter finishing, joining materials, gripper strip, metal mouldings and cover strips following specification or work order
  • 2.3 Inspect underlay, gripper strips and metal mouldings to confirm correct fitting
  • 2.4 Clear work area of scraps or other contaminants
  • 2.5 Establish work lines and starting point
3. Lay floor coverings
  • 3.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • 3.2 Lay out carpet pieces and check for size and direction of pile
  • 3.3 Use stretching equipment, joining and fixing methods in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards
  • 3.4 Fix cover and finishing strips suited to the type of sub-floor
  • 3.5 Install protective coverings as specified
  • 3.6 Check finished work complies with work order, workplace and Australian Standards
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
WI366 MSFFL3009 Install custom design carpet and decorative finishes Unit of competency
WI365 MSFFL3008 Install patterned carpet floor coverings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY60 MSFFL3112 Install patterned carpet Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BED0 MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification