Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect sub-floors

Inspect sub-floors

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3003
State Code
WI361
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 inspecting and formally reporting on the condition of both timber and concrete sub-floors.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 work
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the inspection of sub-floors are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Customer enquiry and relevant information is consulted to determine the type of proposed flooring operation and other work requirements
  • 1.3 Floor surface requirements for the proposed coverings are determined from manufacturer or workplace information
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and required materials are obtained and prepared for the work
2 Conduct inspection of timber flooring
  • 2.1 The type of floor construction materials and the building floor structure and substructure are identified
  • 2.2 Datum lines to confirm floor fall, dips and irregularities and finished floor height in relation to other floor coverings and door clearances are run and checked to confirm dimensions
  • 2.3 Moisture testing is completed in accordance with the approved process and standard
  • 2.4 Timber sub-flooring inspections are completed to identify irregularities
  • 2.5 Ventilation flow is confirmed and irregularities noted
  • 2.6 Floor joists, bearers and stumps are checked for irregularities
3 Conduct inspection of concrete flooring
  • 3.1 The type of floor construction materials and the building floor structure and substructure are identified
  • 3.2 Datum lines are run and checked to confirm dimensions
  • 3.3 Moisture testing is completed in accordance with the approved process and standard
  • 3.4 Concrete sub-floor inspections are completed to identify irregularities
  • 3.5 Expansion joints are inspected to ensure they are clean and unobstructed
4 Notify findings of inspection
  • 4.1 Notification of the findings of the inspection is completed in accordance with current and relevant standards
  • 4.2 Copies of the notification are sent to appropriate personnel and suitably filed following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8553 LMFFL3101A Inspect sub-floors Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ74 MSFFL3054 Assess flooring installation sites Unit of competency