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:

Joined carpet floor coverings may include:

tufted carpet

woven carpet and fusion bonded carpet

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 setting out and installation of carpet floor coverings

Tools and equipment are to include:

carpet knee kicker

power stretcher

carpet trimmer

carpet stair tool

hand trucks

carpet trolleys

hammer

trimming knife

carpet wall trimmer

heat seam iron

spiked carpet roller

weight or seam roller

awl

carpet spreader

carpet shears

napping shears

loop pile cutter

moulding lifter

notched trowel and sewing needle

Materials to be installed may include but are not limited to:

commercial architectural carpet gripper strips

metal mouldings and PVC trims

heat seam tape

hessian tape

thread and adhesives

Personal protective equipment

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

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawing and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be determined 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
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
To complete a minimum of:
installation of a woven carpet requiring pattern match and join, and
installation of one other carpet type
using conventional and adhesive bonding methods of installation as specified by current standards
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
Characteristics and requirements for underlays
The type, characteristics, uses and limitations of carpets
The types and uses of carpet installation tools, equipment and materials
Techniques for stretching and joining carpet
Techniques for adhesive bonding and joining of carpet
Techniques for the use of velcro and equivalent systems
Workplace safety system requirements related to carpet installation
Workflow in relation to preparation, layout, stretching, cutting and finishing of carpet

Underpinning Skills
Characteristics and requirements of underlays
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 carpet 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 the limited workplace technology related to the installation of joined carpet including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Carpet, materials, tools and equipment and access to areas suitable for carpet installation.

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 should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant carpet 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 exercised; 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)