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

MSFFL2041 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install impact and sound absorption underlay

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFL2041 - Install impact and sound absorption underlay
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set out, cut and lay impact and sound absorption underlay over a new or existing subfloor in preparation for the installation of a laminate or engineered timber floor.This unit applies to flooring technicians installing underlay 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. Industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. 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 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for work
  • 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
  • Select adhesives, mouldings, trims and fixings based on job requirements
  • Select and check tools and equipment prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • Plan sequence of work to ensure efficiency and quality of application
       
Element: Set out materials
  • Check impact and sound absorption underlay against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements
  • Establish working lines and starting point
       
Element: Cut impact and sound absorption underlay
  • Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • Lay out underlay to meet directional sequence, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins
  • Cut underlay to required shape with minimum waste of materials
       
Element: Lay and fix impact and sound absorption underlay
  • Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements
  • Prepare required adhesives and edge strips/accessories for use
  • Apply required adhesive to subfloor in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • Fix underlay using methods and equipment that follow manufacturer instructions
  • Check completed installation for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults in accordance with workplace procedures
       
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
  • 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
  • Select adhesives, mouldings, trims and fixings based on job requirements
  • Select and check tools and equipment prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • Plan sequence of work to ensure efficiency and quality of application
  • Check impact and sound absorption underlay against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements
  • Establish working lines and starting point
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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 
Correctly identify work requirements and process from review of documentation 
Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 
Select adhesives, mouldings, trims and fixings based on job requirements 
Select and check tools and equipment prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 
Plan sequence of work to ensure efficiency and quality of application 
Check impact and sound absorption underlay against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 
Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements 
Establish working lines and starting point 
Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 
Lay out underlay to meet directional sequence, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins 
Cut underlay to required shape with minimum waste of materials 
Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements 
Prepare required adhesives and edge strips/accessories for use 
Apply required adhesive to subfloor in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
Fix underlay using methods and equipment that follow manufacturer instructions 
Check completed installation for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults in accordance with workplace procedures 
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 
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 
Select adhesives, mouldings, trims and fixings based on job requirements 
Select and check tools and equipment prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 
Plan sequence of work to ensure efficiency and quality of application 
Check impact and sound absorption underlay against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 
Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements 
Establish working lines and starting point 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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