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Nail strip timber flooring

Nail strip timber flooring

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2026
State Code
WI356
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers installing strip timber flooring onto a sub-floor applying top-nailing or secret nailing methods.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 work
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the nailing of strip timber flooring onto a sub-floor applying top-nailing or secret nailing methods are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for nailing of strip timber flooring applying top-nailing or secret nailing methods consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Suitable fixings and adhesives are selected as required
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.6 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Prepare to nail strip timber flooring
  • 2.1 Instructions and sequence for nailing and fixing timber flooring are followed
  • 2.2 Work lines and starting point are established
  • 2.3 Timber flooring is laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
  • 2.4 The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, where appropriate, matching grains and colours
  • 2.5 Work station for power source for nail guns is established, and air hoses are run to worksite
3 Nail strip timber flooring
  • 3.1 Nails, staples and adhesives for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 3.2 Nailing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations and Australian Standards
  • 3.3 Strip timber flooring is positioned using cramping procedures
  • 3.4 Top-nailing or secret nailing methods are used as required for the job at hand
  • 3.5 Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
4 Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 4.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8548 LMFFL2503A Nail strip timber flooring Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ81 MSFFL2042 Nail strip timber flooring Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification