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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for the work
  2. Conduct coarse sanding operations
  3. Conduct edge sanding operations
  4. Complete housekeeping

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individual to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Coarse sanding of timber flooring includes:

removal of mechanical fixings

punching of nails

sanding the timber flooring to grade the surface and removing cupping, ridges, high points or deep scratches

Mechanical fixings include:

tacks

nails

staples

screws

Tools and equipment include:

hammer

scrapers

punches

brooms

vacuums

leads

dust masks

Materials include:

sanding belts

sanding paper

sanding discs

oil

lubricants

Coarse sanding equipment includes:

split drum and belt floor sanders

edge sander

sanding discs using 24–60 grit papers

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures


Performance 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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Prepare a minimum of two (2) timber floors to specifications using coarse sanding methods

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity


Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to coarse sanding timber flooring

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for coarse sanding timber flooring

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Characteristics of materials, products and defects

Set-up and operation of equipment

Products assembly techniques

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Characteristics and requirements of timber flooring coarse sanding

Type, characteristics, uses and limitations of coarse sanding timber flooring

Types and uses of relevant tools and equipment used to conduct coarse sanding operations

Workplace safety system requirements related to coarse sanding timber flooring