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Install carpet tiles using custom designs

Install carpet tiles using custom designs

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3005
State Code
WI362
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 carpet tiles to multiple connecting rooms and/or large commercial sites using multi-directional patterns, motifs, logos and custom design requirements, including preparation, layout, 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 the installation of carpet tiles using custom designs 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 installation of carpet tiles
  • 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 Carpet tiles to be installed are checked against order
  • 2.2 Carpet tiles are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 2.4 Patterns, motifs, logos and custom design requirements are set out
  • 2.5 Working lines and starting point are established
3 Lay carpet tiles
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
  • 3.2 Materials are laid out to meet specification requirements and to minimise waste
  • 3.3 Material grains and patterns are matched or contrasted as appropriate
  • 3.4 Tiles are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
  • 3.5 Tiles are cut to required shape with minimum waste of materials and laid
  • 3.6 Complete installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults are 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8555 LMFFL3201A Install carpet tiles using custom designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ71 MSFFL3059 Install carpet tiles Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification