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:

Adhesive fixed carpet may include:
tufted carpet
fusion-bonded carpet
woven carpet
needle punched carpet
foams backed carpet
rubber-backed carpet and bonded underlays

Unit context

OH&S requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety data 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 the setting out and installation of adhesive fixed carpets

Tools and equipment are to include:
knee kicker
water roller
carpet trimmer
carpet stair tool
hammer
tape measure
trimming knife
spiked carpet roller
carpet spreader
trowels and rollers
carpet shears
napping shears
loop pile cutter
seam sealer and tapes

Materials may include but are not limited to:
finishing trims
angles and joining tapes

Adhesives may include:
plasticised and rubber resin acrylic
water and solvent-based adhesives and solvent-based contact adhesive

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

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawing and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

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:
prevent damage to goods, equipment or products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
Work effectively with others
To complete a minimum of the following:
one woven dual-bond installation requiring pattern matching and joins
one other direct stick installation
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of adhesive fixed carpets and underlays
The types and uses of adhesive fixed carpet installation tools and equipment
The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of installation adhesives
Workplace safety system requirements, including ventilation needs, related to the installation of adhesive fixed carpets
Characteristics and requirements of sub-floor preparation
Workflow in relation to the cutting, laying, fixing, joining and finishing of adhesive fixed carpet

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, 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 carpet 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 of adhesive fixed carpet including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Carpets, tools and equipment, adhesives, access to prepared floors requiring adhesive fixed carpet.

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 should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant adhesive fixed carpet 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 exercises; 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
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)