Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSFFL2034 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSFFL2034 - Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, prepare, and apply primers, admix and cementitious products to concrete and timber subfloors using skim, smoothing, levelling and bulk filling coating techniques in readiness for the installation of floor coverings and coatings. It may apply to internal and external applications.This unit applies to flooring technicians working in accordance with pre-determined work orders.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).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 

Forms

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