Unit of competency Outline

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Install rubber floor coverings

Install rubber floor coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3016
State Code
WI373
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
36
Description
This unit of competency covers installing rubber sheet and tile floor coverings, including preparation, cutting, laying and fixing.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 installation
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing rubber floor coverings 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 Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of rubber floor coverings
  • 1.4 Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected, if 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 starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Set out materials
  • 2.1 Rubber floor covering to be installed is checked against order
  • 2.2 Rubber floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Rubber floor coverings for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 2.4 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
  • 2.5 Working lines and starting point are established
3 Lay rubber floor coverings
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
  • 3.2 Rubber floor coverings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
  • 3.3 Rubber flooring materials are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
  • 3.4 Rubber floor covering materials are cut to required shape ensuring minimum waste
  • 3.5 Rubber floor covering materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 3.6 Adhesives and edge strips/accessories are prepared for use as required
  • 3.7 Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.8 Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
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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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ60 MSFFL3069 Install rubber floor coverings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification