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Remove existing floor coverings

Remove existing floor coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2005
State Code
WI335
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
24
Description
This unit of competency covers removing existing floor coverings.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 Plan work
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to floor covering removal 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 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
  • 1.4 Sequence of work is planned to ensure removal of floor coverings is in logical order
  • 1.5 Materials and equipment are prepared and positioned for use
2 Remove floor coverings
  • 2.1 Starting point is selected to ensure entry and exit access throughout the operation
  • 2.2 First section of floor covering is removed
  • 2.3 Removed floor coverings are securely packaged in manageable bundles for removal from the area
  • 2.4 Remaining floor covering is progressively removed
  • 2.5 Exposed floor is checked, and any protruding nails, carpet grippers, adhesives, levelling compounds and remnants of floor covering are removed
3 Complete housekeeping
  • 3.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 3.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 3.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8528 LMFFL2101A Remove existing floor coverings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ92 MSFFL2031 Remove existing floor coverings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification