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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for the inspection
  2. Conduct the inspection
  3. Report on the inspection

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 individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Invasive inspection techniques include:

those which require significant removal of coatings and materials and where restoration is required, regardless of the inspection finding

Finishing faults include:

contaminated coating (dust and foreign objects)

coating rejection

incorrect coating

swirl marks

scratches

drum marks

waves

taper tracks

striations

rippers

chatter marks

edge bonding

Structural faults include:

splits

cracks

broken boards

failed fixings

incorrect board size

Materials faults include:

warp

wane

curvature

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

Sub-floor faults include:

incorrect levels

soundness

moisture

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

Inspect and correctly report on two (2) timber floors where one (1) requires invasive inspection techniques

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 the inspection of timber floors

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the inspection of timber floor

Legal prerogatives and responsibilities for invasive inspection techniques and effects commonly experienced:

finishing faults and repair/restoration options

structural faults and repair/restoration options

material faults and repair/restoration options

sub-floor faults and repair/restoration options

Environmental protection requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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