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Install impact and sound absorption underlay

Install impact and sound absorption underlay

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2025
State Code
WI355
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2014
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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 impact and sound absorption underlay over a new or existing sub-floor to provide impact and sound reduction in preparation for the installation of a laminate or engineered timber floor.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 work
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing impact and sound absorbing underlay 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 impact and sound absorption underlay for timber flooring installation
  • 1.4 Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected if required
  • 1.5 Impact and sound absorption underlay is checked against work orders
  • 1.6 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
  • 1.7 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure cutting, laying and fitting is in logical order
2 Set out materials
  • 2.1 Impact and sound absorption underlay to be installed is checked against the order
  • 2.2 Impact and sound absorption underlay are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Impact and sound absorption underlay for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 2.4 Working lines and starting point are established
3 Cut impact and sound absorption underlay
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
  • 3.2 Impact and sound absorption underlay is laid out to meet directional sequence, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
  • 3.3 Impact and sound absorption underlay is cut to required shape with minimum waste of materials
4 Lay impact and sound absorption underlay
  • 4.1 Materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 4.2 Adhesives and edge strips/accessories are prepared for use as required
  • 4.3 Adhesive is applied to sub-floor, if required
  • 4.4 Impact and sound absorption underlay is fixed using methods and equipment which follow manufacturer instructions
  • 4.5 Completed installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified following workplace procedures
5 Complete housekeeping
  • 5.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 5.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 5.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 5.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8547 LMFFL2502A Install impact and sound absorption underlay Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ82 MSFFL2041 Install impact and sound absorption underlay Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification