Unit of competency Outline
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Install expansion joints
Install expansion joints
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFFL2504A
LMFFL2504A
State Code
W8549
W8549
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2011
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
08/04/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to install expansion joins and gaps, calculate how many and how often they are to be installed plus what size and type are necessary for the application at hand.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the installation of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring 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. Timber and engineered flooring is assessed for the type, number and installation requirements of expansion joints consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
- 1.4. Suitable expansion joints, cover strips, 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 position of each expansion joint, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2. Set out expansion joints for installation
- 2.1. Expansion joints are positioned according to the requirements of the flooring type, manufacturer specifications and Australian Standards.
- 2.2. Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- 2.3. Adhesives and fixings, are prepared for use as required
- 2.4. Working lines and starting point are established
3. Prepare expansion joints
- 3.1. Instructions and sequence for cutting and fixing are followed
- 3.2. Timber or metal mouldings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
- 3.3. The aesthetics of the materials are maximised where appropriate, matching grains and colours
- 3.4. Timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip materials are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
- 3.5. Timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip is cut to length and size for final fixing ensuring minimum waste
4. Install expansion joints
- 4.1. Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- 4.2. Adhesives, mechanical fixings are prepared for use as required
- 4.3. Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations
- 4.4. Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip are fitted to perimeter wall expansion gaps, expansion joints in the body of the flooring or transitions of the timber or engineered flooring
- 4.5. Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
5. Complete housekeeping
- 5.1. Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
- 5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
- 5.3. Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
- 5.4. Workplace documentation is completed
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying
Organisational requirements
may include but are not limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Expansion joint materials
may include but not limited to skirtings, scotias, quads, beading, cover strips, threshold strips (end, edge and T mouldings) angle end sections, reducer strips, ramping strips and stair nosings.
Instructions
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
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Materials
may include but are not limited to adhesives, metal fixings, timber and metal mouldings and cork expansion strip
Adhesives
are to include PVA, epoxies and polyurethane elastomeric
Mechanical fixings
may include ring grooved nails, pins, staples screws, nylon plug and screws (tap-ins), rawl plugs
Tools and equipment
are to include drop saw, jig saw, hand saw, hack saw, hammer, nail punch, bar scriber and utility knife
may include circular saw, bench saw, straight edge, staple gun
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying
Organisational requirements
may include but are not limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Expansion joint materials
may include but not limited to skirtings, scotias, quads, beading, cover strips, threshold strips (end, edge and T mouldings) angle end sections, reducer strips, ramping strips and stair nosings.
Instructions
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
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Materials
may include but are not limited to adhesives, metal fixings, timber and metal mouldings and cork expansion strip
Adhesives
are to include PVA, epoxies and polyurethane elastomeric
Mechanical fixings
may include ring grooved nails, pins, staples screws, nylon plug and screws (tap-ins), rawl plugs
Tools and equipment
are to include drop saw, jig saw, hand saw, hack saw, hammer, nail punch, bar scriber and utility knife
may include circular saw, bench saw, straight edge, staple gun
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for installing direct stick timber flooring on battens
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
Apply ventilation standards
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Complete a minimum of the placement and fitting of expansion joints to:
one strip timber floor
one parquetry floor
one engineered floating floor
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
a realistic timber or engineered flooring requiring the placement and fitting of expansion joints
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to the placement and fitting of expansion joints
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for installing direct stick timber flooring on battens
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
Apply ventilation standards
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Complete a minimum of the placement and fitting of expansion joints to:
one strip timber floor
one parquetry floor
one engineered floating floor
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
a realistic timber or engineered flooring requiring the placement and fitting of expansion joints
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to the placement and fitting of expansion joints
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI357 | MSFFL2027 | Install expansion joints | Unit of competency |
