Install commercial vinyl floor coverings

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:56 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFFL3013

State Code
WI370

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

Description

This unit of competency covers installing vinyl floor coverings to commercial premises, including laying out, cutting, welding, coving 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 commercial vinyl floor coverings are verified and complied with
1.2 Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
1.3 Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of commercial vinyl floor coverings
1.4 Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected
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 Vinyl to be installed is checked against work order
2.2 Commercial vinyl floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
2.3 Commercial vinyl floor coverings for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
2.4 Working lines and starting point are established
2.5 Soft underlay, if required, is cut to specification
2.6 Pre-form fillet is cut and fitted, if required

3 Lay vinyl

3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
3.2 Commercial vinyl floor coverings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
3.3 Commercial vinyl floor coverings are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
3.4 Commercial vinyl floor coverings are cut to required pattern and shape with minimum waste of materials
3.5 Materials for welding and fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
3.6 Welding and fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer instructions
3.7 Vinyl skirting, reducer and edge strips are set-out and installed, as required
3.8 Completed installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified

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
OAJ62	MSFFL3067	Complete large scale and complex vinyl flooring installations	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J736	MSF30813	Certificate III in Flooring Technology	Qualification