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Polish concrete floors

Polish concrete floors

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3056
State Code
OAJ72
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, prepare and use floor surfacing machines and their attachments for wet or dry polishing of concrete floors. It applies to concrete cleaning and polishing operations in commercial and residential environments. This unit applies to flooring technicians working 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. Industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. 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. Select concrete polishing equipment
  • 1.1 Read work documentation and identify polishing requirements and processes
  • 1.2 Select planetary concrete grinding and/or polishing equipment and attachments consistent with the needs of the job
  • 1.3 Check equipment for serviceability and safety, correct any faults, or process for repair in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Plan starting point and sequence of work to ensure efficiency and quality of work
2. Clean and prepare subfloor
  • 2.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Remove fittings, fixtures, loose debris, dirt and other items from the subfloor using suitable methods and products
  • 2.3 Inspect subfloor and determine the need for removal of existing adhesive, paint or other contaminants
  • 2.4 Safely measure and mix cleaning chemicals in required ratios in accordance with product recommendations
  • 2.5 Select planetary polishing machine, appropriate machine rotation speed, direction and diamond tools for removal of contaminants
  • 2.6 Follow machine operating procedures to remove contaminants in accordance with client specifications
3. Polish the floor
  • 3.1 Follow machine operating procedures using techniques to establish a passing pattern and polish the main area to meet job specifications
  • 3.2 Overlap outer zones and stagger passes to achieve desired finish
  • 3.3 Monitor machine operation constantly to ensure motor/s are running within manufacturer’s safe operational limits and no electrical faults are evident
  • 3.4 Polish perimeter of the designated area using edge and corner polishing equipment and appropriate attachments
  • 3.5 Identify excessive wear of polishing tools and exchanges or take required remedial action during the polishing process
  • 3.6 Buff surface with correct and effective use of buffing pads
  • 3.7 Clean floor area, inspect against quality requirements and rectify deficiencies
4. Clean up work area and tools
  • 4.1 Check tools and equipment, and clean and store in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish of safely
  • 4.3 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI404 MSFFL3047 Polish concrete floors using planetary machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY64 MSFFL3108 Polish concrete floors Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BED0 MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification