Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare materials for installation
- Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
- Correctly identify work requirements and process from review of documentation
- Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
- Measure stairway or steps and accurately calculate the required amount flooring materials
- Select adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements
- Select tools and equipment and check prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Plan sequence of work, including a starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Set out materials for installation
- Lay out flooring material
- Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
- Lay out materials to meet specifications and minimise waste
- Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, including matching grains and colours
- Check required underlay against specified type, manufacturer recommendations and fittings
- Carry out any remedial work to stairway to ensure finished stairway is consistent with guidelines set out in relevant standards, codes and guidelines
- Install flooring material
- Cut flooring materials in accordance with workplace procedures
- Install required underlay in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
- Use fixing methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and safety management requirements
- Install flooring materials to specifications to the subfloor in accordance with workplace procedures
- Check finished stairway for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults
- Complete housekeeping