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Install linoleum floor coverings

Install linoleum floor coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3066
State Code
OAJ64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set out, cut and lay linoleum floor coverings in domestic and commercial installations using templating and scribing methods.This unit applies to flooring technicians installing linoleum 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 Read documentation and identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Select adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements
  • 1.5 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 1.6 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
  • 1.7 Check linoleum to be installed against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
2. Set out materials
  • 2.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • 2.2 Organise linoleum floor coverings for fixing and use in accordance with safety management requirements
  • 2.3 Establish working lines and starting point
  • 2.4 Cut required soft underlay to specification
  • 2.5 Set out, cut and fit required pre-form fillet in accordance with specification
3. Cut materials
  • 3.1 Lay out linoleum floor coverings to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, minimising waste and joins
  • 3.2 Accurately and clearly mark linoleum floor coverings for cutting
  • 3.3 Cut linoleum floor coverings to required pattern and shape with minimum waste of materials
4. Lay linoleum
  • 4.1 Organise and use materials for welding and fixing in accordance with safety management requirements
  • 4.2 Use welding and fixing methods and equipment following manufacturer instructions
  • 4.3 Set out and install resilient skirting, reducer and edge strips in accordance with job requirements
  • 4.4 Check complete installation for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults
5. Complete housekeeping
  • 5.1 Store or recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 5.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI369 MSFFL3012 Install linoleum floor coverings Unit of competency