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:

Simple floor covering installation

This unit is to be satisfied by completing a simple floor covering project to satisfy an established design or participation as a member of a work team in the completion of a supervised installation in a domestic or commercial setting

Timber flooring may include:
floating floor
strip timber flooring (non-structural)
parquetry and cork tiles

Carpet flooring may include:
tufted carpet
woven carpet
needle punch carpet and fusion bonded carpet

Resilient flooring may include:
homogenous/heterogeneous backed PVC
linoleum sheet
rubber sheet and composition vinyl

Unit context

This unit is established for VET in Schools or equivalent program where the level of supervision is likely to be more direct than under normal working conditions

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 installing floor coverings
Simple floor covering contexts include those where:
sub-floor preparations are not required or have been completed
the area to be covered is rectangular or square
no pattern, border design or colour matching is required

Tools and equipment for timber floor covering installation may include:
drop saw
jig saw
hand saw
undercut saw
plunge saw
nail gun
straight edge
cramps
clamps
hammer
bar scriber
tape measure and utility knife

Tools and equipment for carpet floor covering installation may include:
carpet knee kicker
power stretcher
carpet wall trimmer
trolley
hammer
trimming knife
spiked carpet roller
weight or seam roller
awl
carpet spreader
carpet shears
napping shears and tape measure

Tools and equipment for resilient floor covering installation may include:
utility knife
straight edge
square
chalk and chalk-line
tape measure
hacksaw
serrated trowel
hammer
scribing bar
divider
roller
gas bottle and gun
rubber mallet
paint brush and bucket
spatula knife
trolley and wall trimmer

Materials may include but are not limited to:
flooring materials
underlay
edge strips
reducing strips
tapes
adhesives
adhesive tapes
skirting
domestic carpet gripper strips
heat seam tape
hessian tape and thread

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 and equipment

Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated 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
Apply ventilation standards
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
To complete a minimum of one simple floor covering installation, which may be either timber, carpet or resilient, or
Participate as a member of a supervised work team in the completion of an installation in a domestic or commercial setting
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
The type, characteristics, uses and limitations of flooring materials
The types and uses of installation tools and equipment
The type, characteristics, uses and limitations of fixing methods and adhesives
The type, characteristics, uses and limitations of underlays
Workplace safety system requirements related to flooring installation
Workflow in relation to flooring installation operations

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic 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 flooring 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 including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Timber, carpet or resilient flooring materials; timber, carpet or resilient flooring tools and equipment, installation materials; and area requiring flooring.

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 may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant timber, carpet or resilient flooring 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
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)