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Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds

Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2006
State Code
WI336
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
32
Description
This unit of competency covers preparing, selecting and applying cementitious products using smoothing and skim coating techniques to concrete and timber sub-floors in readiness for the installation of floor coverings and coatings for internal and external applications.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 selecting and applying smoothing and patching compounds for sub-floor preparation are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Floors are inspected to ensure that they are dry, smooth, plane, sound and clean in accordance with Australian Standards, and the extent of preparation is confirmed
  • 1.4 Trial applications of surface materials are made to determine the suitability of the primer to the sub-floor, and the appropriateness of the smoothing compound to smoothing requirements and compatibility to the primer and sub-floor application
  • 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 Material safety data sheets (MSDS), or equivalent, are read and applied during the work
  • 1.7 Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use
  • 1.8 Surfaces are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
2 Apply levelling compounds and primers
  • 2.1 Surface coating is applied with the depth and coverage in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job requirements
  • 2.2 Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing
3 Apply levelling compounds and primers to timber sub-floors
  • 3.1 Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitable preparation
  • 3.2 MSDS, or equivalent, are read and applied during the work
  • 3.3 A mixing station is established where materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use
  • 3.4 Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • 3.5 Levelled floor is checked and cleared for further processing
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
W8529 LMFFL2102A Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ89 MSFFL2034 Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification