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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify work requirements
   • Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
   • Read work documentation and identify job requirements
   • Inspect subfloors against requirements of Australian Standards to ensure that they are dry, smooth, plane, and sound and confirm extent of required preparation and work
   • Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
2. Inspect subfloors to determine irregularities
   • Inspect and confirm construction type, structure and sub-structure
   • Run and check datum lines and confirm accurate dimensions
   • Inspect and identify nature and extent of surface irregularities
   • Check subfloors and walls for contamination, moisture content, plane, smooth and suitable preparation
   • Clean surface using suitable floor preparation equipment and or cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer recommendation
3. Select primers, additives and cementitious compounds
   • Determine suitability of the primers and compounds for compatibility and levelling requirements through trial applications
   • Select suitable primers, additives and cementitious compounds based on their functions in accordance with the needs of the job
   • Select method of application based on job requirements
   • Apply selected primers to the subfloor in accordance with manufacturer instructions
4. Prepare additives and cementitious compounds
   • Establish mixing station and mix selected cementitious compounds and additives in accordance with safety management requirements and manufacturer instructions
   • Plan a sequence of work that ensures the application of cementitious compounds and additives in logical order
5. Apply cementitious compounds and additives
   • Establish working lines and select starting point
   • Apply prepared compounds and additives to the surface in accordance with manufacturer instructions
   • Inspect completed applications and identify and address deficiencies
6. Complete housekeeping
   • Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
   • Accurately complete required workplace documentation