Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Yarn type may include:
heat set
plied
single
textured
twist.
Fibre type may include:
continuous filament
staple yarn.
Carpet constructionmethod may include:
flocked
fusion bonded
needle punched
tufted
woven.
Carpet may include carpet, mats and rugs made from:
mixed blends
natural fibres, such as:
organic (plant) fibres, such as cotton and sisal
silk
wool
synthetic fibres, such as:
acrylic
nylon
polyester
polypropylene.
Company requirements may include:
business and performance plans
client communication procedures
client confidentiality procedures
client service standards
communication channels and reporting procedures
company goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
company issued identification badge, card or pass
company policies and procedures, including:
access and equity policy, principles and practice
OHS policies and procedures, including control procedures
maintenance procedures for equipment and PPE
those relating to own role, responsibility and delegation
work site access security clearance procedures
company service standards
dress and presentation requirements
duty of care, code of conduct and code of ethics
emergency response and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
environmental protection requirements
personnel practices and guidelines
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
records and information systems and processes
training materials (induction, refresher and new skills)
use of contractors.
Pile or tuft type may include:
cut
cut and loop
loop
shag.
Manufacturer specifications may include:
equipment operating manuals
instructional guides
MSDS
other resources supplied by the manufacturer, such as:
laminated cards
notices
wall posters
product labels
safety instructions pre-printed on equipment.
Backing materials may include:
cotton
jute
latex
polyester
polypropylene
PVC.
Occupational health and safety (also known as workplace health and safety)requirements may relate to:
allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitis
communication devices for remote and isolated locations, such as:
mobile phone
two-way radio
dermatoxicological control and prevention measures
emergency procedures for eye and skin contact, inhalation and ingestion of toxic substances
hazard identification and risk assessment mechanisms
health surveillance and monitoring, such as regular blood testing
hierarchy of hazard control procedures
injury and dangerous occurrence reporting
maintaining clear access ways
national and industry standards and codes of practice
OHS control procedures, such as:
health and safety plans
job plans
job safety analyses
risk assessments
safe operating practices and procedures
safe system of work statements
safe work instructions
work method statements
chemical routes of entry
potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals
safe work practices for equipment, PPE and chemical storage, including interpretation of:
MSDS
hazardous substance information, such as long latency periods
safety, induction and refresher training
selection and use of PPE and clothing appropriate to the hazard
ultraviolet light
up-to-date electrical test and tag compliance
use of chemicals according to MSDS
use of residual current devices
use, storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications and equipment operating manuals.
Appropriate persons may include:
clients
colleagues
managers
persons in control of work sites
supervisors.
Tests may include:
burn test
chemical test
sink and float test.
Dye methods may include:
acid
beck
continuous
differential
print
solution
space
spray
stock
yarn.
Pre-existing conditions may include:
abrading
corn rowing
crimp loss
crocking
delamination
dye migration
fading
fume fading
pile reversal
pooling
shrinkage
watermark
wear.
Work order information may include:
access to work site, including:
access and egress points
timing of access
budget allocations
completion times and dates
human resource requirements to complete the work tasks
job requirements and tasks
legislative and local government requirements, including environmental protection requirements
OHS requirements and emergency response procedures
requirements for working in isolated and remote locations
resource requirements, such as equipment and chemicals
specific client requirements, such as:
dress and presentation requirements
relationships with other activities
use of signage and barriers
work schedules
work site contact persons.
Installation methods may include:
direct stick
double bond
loose lay
stretch in
tackless carpet gripper
turn and tack
two-sided tape.
Underlay may include:
crumble foam
felt
foam
sandwich
urethane
waffle rubber.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing practical demonstration of identification of fibre types and construction methods of at least two different types of carpet.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
analyse data gathered during visual and tactile inspection
identify type of yarns, fibres, construction methods, dyes and backing used in carpet making
identify installation methods used during carpet installation
comply with company and legislative requirements
achieve outcomes in relation to customer work order and company requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and must comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
range of samples of carpet materials
suitable work site or venue with carpet
PPE
suitable equipment and chemicals
assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.