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Complete large scale and complex vinyl flooring installations

Complete large scale and complex vinyl flooring installations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3067
State Code
OAJ62
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, cut, weld, layout and fix resilient floor covering to large and potentially complex areas such as stairs, stringers and steps.This unit applies to flooring technicians installing resilient flooring in accordance with pre-determined work orders.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. Industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. 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 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.3 Measure areas and calculate the required amount of floor covering
  • 1.4 Check required underlay or underlayment against specified type and fitting or application requirements
  • 1.5 Select adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements
  • 1.6 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 1.7 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
  • 1.8 Check resilient floor coverings against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
2. Set out materials
  • 2.1 Organise and use resilient floor coverings for fixing in accordance with safety management requirements
  • 2.2 Establish working lines and starting point
  • 2.3 Cut and fit any required pre-form fillet in accordance with specifications
3. Lay resilient floor coverings
  • 3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • 3.2 Lay out resilient floor coverings to meet directional sequence, pattern match and specifications, minimising waste and joins
  • 3.3 Cut patterns and use to accurately and clearly mark resilient floor covering for cutting
  • 3.4 Cut resilient floor coverings to required pattern and shape with minimum waste of materials
  • 3.5 Select seam and join welding and fixing methods, equipment and materials and use in accordance with safety requirements and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.6 Set out and install resilient skirting, reducer and edge strips in accordance with job requirements
  • 3.7 Check completed installation for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults following workplace procedures
4. Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 4.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI378 MSFFL3021 Cut and install resilient floor coverings to stairs Unit of competency
WI370 MSFFL3013 Install commercial vinyl floor coverings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY57 MSFFL3115 Install commercial sheet vinyl flooring Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BED0 MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification