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Select and fit diamond tools for concrete surface preparation and polishing

Select and fit diamond tools for concrete surface preparation and polishing

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3048
State Code
WI405
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency covers selecting and fitting appropriate diamond grinding and polishing tools for use in concrete floor preparation and finishing machines. It applies to concrete cleaning and polishing operations on-site in commercial and residential environments and involves application of skills and knowledge at a sub-trade worker levelLicensing, 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 Identify the required concrete surface application
  • 1.1 Concrete surface to be prepared and polished is examined to evaluate the level, any undulations and surface condition
  • 1.2 Types of grinding and polishing techniques required for the job are established, including wet or dry application and any additional abrasives required
  • 1.3 Floor moisture test results, where applicable, are evaluated to determine the floor grinding and polishing steps for the job
2 Select diamond grinding tools
  • 2.1 Required diamond tools and bond type for surface preparation are identified
  • 2.2 Grit size for the grinding job is determined
  • 2.3 Segments of diamond tool and bond type are matched to the job requirements and machine to be used for grinding
  • 2.4 Diamond tools are fitted to the planetary machine for surface preparation operations ensuring tool rotation is correct for the machine set-up
3 Select floor diamond polishing tools
  • 3.1 Required diamond tools and bond type for surface polishing are identified
  • 3.2 Grit size for the polishing job is determined
  • 3.3 Segments of diamond tool and bond type are matched to the job requirements and machine to be used for polishing
  • 3.4 Diamond tools are fitted to the planetary machine for surface polishing operations ensuring tool rotation is correct for the machine set up
4 Clean up work area and tools
  • 4.1 All diamond tools are examined to establish which are able to be re-used then cleaned and stored
  • 4.2 Diamond tools that can no longer be used are identified, recorded in workplace documentation and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.3 Work area is cleared and waste removed
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ75 MSFFL3057 Select and fit diamond tools for concrete surface preparation and polishing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification