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Inspect defective timber flooring

Inspect defective timber flooring

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3032
State Code
WI389
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers preparing for, carrying out and reporting on inspections of defective timber flooring.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 Plan and prepare for the inspection
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the inspection of timber flooring are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 WHS requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 The purpose, scope, formality and reporting requirements for the inspection are identified, clarified and agreed
  • 1.4 The need for, and liability associated with, the outcome of invasive inspection techniques are documented and agreed
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and materials required for the inspection are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work and in a safe condition
  • 1.6 Sequence of work is planned to ensure efficiency and quality of outcome
2 Conduct the inspection
  • 2.1 Initial visual and other non-invasive inspections are completed to identify and isolate further inspection needs
  • 2.2 Finishing faults and remedial options are identified and analysed
  • 2.3 Structural faults and remedial options are identified and analysed
  • 2.4 Material faults, including infestation and moisture effects, and remedial options are identified and analysed
  • 2.5 Sub-floor faults, their impacts and remedial options are identified and analysed
  • 2.6 Areas invasively inspected are made safe
3 Report on the inspection
  • 3.1 The inspection report addresses the agreed terms of reference
  • 3.2 The report clearly identifies the scope of the inspection, the findings and the suggested options for addressing the faults or findings
  • 3.3 The report is presented to the client together with any required clarification
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8582 LMFFL3504A Inspect defective timber flooring Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ73 MSFFL3055 Respond to complaints about flooring installations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification