Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings to stairs

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:42 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFFL2020

State Code
WI350

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

Description

This unit of competency covers installing unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings to box and wider steps using the carpet gripper system.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 Prepare for installation

1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet to stairways are verified and complied with
1.2 Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
1.3 Floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet
1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
1.5 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation

2 Set out materials

2.1 Carpet to be installed is checked against order
2.2 Tufted and bonded carpets are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
2.3 Stairway or step is measured and the required amount of floor covering, and underlay, including allowances for type of stairs, is calculated and obtained
2.4 Suitable adhesives, gripper strips and edge strips are selected
2.5 Gripper strips are cut and installed as specified in AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice – General
2.6 Underlay is checked against specified type and fitted as specified in AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General

3 Lay floor coverings

3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
3.2 Carpet floor coverings are laid out to meet allowances for type of stair requirements and minimise waste
3.3 Carpet floor coverings are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
3.4 Carpet floor coverings are cut to required shape with minimum waste of materials and laid
3.5 Instructions, sequence, fixing methods and equipment are used following specifications and AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 Textile floor coverings - Installation practice - General
3.6 Installation is completed to specification
3.7 Finished stairway is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified

4 Complete housekeeping

4.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
4.4 Workplace documentation is completed

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAJ86	MSFFL2037	Install unpatterned tufted carpet	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J736	MSF30813	Certificate III in Flooring Technology	Qualification
J725	MSF20113	Certificate II in Furnishing	Qualification