Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Stairs and stairways may include:

open newell

bullnose steps

circular

recessed steps

open tread

box steps and kit winder treads

Work involves the cutting, welding, laying and fixing of resilient floor covering to stairs

Resilient flooring includes:

homogenous/heterogeneous

linoleum sheet

encapsulated glass fibre

in-laid

rotogravure

Unit context

OH&S requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the laying out, cutting, welding and fixing of resilient floor covering

Tools and equipment may include:

utility knife with hook

straight and concave blades

straight edge

square

chalk and chalk-line

tape measure

hacksaw

serrated trowel

hammer

seam and edge trimmer

recess scriber and pre-formed linoleum recess scribers

scribing bar

welding gun and accessories

hot air gun

grooving tool

divider

pencil cove roller

hand roller

cove gauging tool

roller

gas bottle and gun

rubber mallet

paint brush and bucket

spatula knife

builders pencil

contact bucket

linoleum trolley

liquid seam sealer

seam sealer applicator and wall trimmer

Materials are to include but are not limited to:

resilient flooring

skirting

reducing and edge strips

welding rod

coving accessories

tapes

pattern paper and adhesives

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Adhesives

Plasticised and rubber resin acrylic, two-part epoxy, polyurethane and water-based and solvent-based contact adhesive

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
To complete a minimum of the installation of resilient flooring to:
a box step stairway, stringer and PVC stair nosing
a kite winder treads stairway, and PVC stair nosing
a bull nose step stairway PVC stair nosing
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
The type, characteristics, uses and limitations of weldable resilient floor coverings
Forming and welding techniques for installing resilient floor coverings to stairs
The types and uses of resilient floor covering installation tools and equipment
The type, characteristics, uses and limitations of resilient floor covering installation adhesives
Workplace safety system requirements related to resilient floor covering installation
Characteristics and requirements of sub-floor preparation
Workflow in relation to cutting, welding and laying resilient flooring to stairs

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area, estimate resilient sheeting requirements and other material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate installation problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
Use of technology. Use workplace technology related to the installation of resilient floor covering including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Resilient floor covering, resilient flooring welding equipment and materials, tools and equipment, adhesives and tapes, trims, accessories and stairs requiring floor covering.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant resilient floor covering installation equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercises; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)