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Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes

Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3014
State Code
WI371
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers installing resilient sheet floor coverings using custom designs, mechanically and hand cut motifs, logos and decorative finishes.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 resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes 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 resilient 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 Resilient floor coverings to be installed are checked against work order
  • 2.2 Resilient floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Resilient floor coverings for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • 2.4 Working lines and starting point are established and marked on the sub-floor
  • 2.5 Motifs, logos or custom designs are set out and marked on the sub-floor
3 Lay resilient floor covering
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing is followed
  • 3.2 Resilient floor coverings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match and specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
  • 3.3 Resilient flooring materials are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
  • 3.4 Resilient floor coverings are cut to required shape ensuring minimum waste
  • 3.5 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 Welding and fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer instructions
  • 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8564 LMFFL3303A Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ61 MSFFL3068 Install resilient floor coverings using custom designs and decorative finishes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification