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

MSFFL2043 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install expansion joints

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSFFL2043 - Install expansion joints
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install expansion joints and gaps, calculating how many and how often they are to be installed, and what size and type are necessary for the application at hand.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
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 suitable expansion joints, cover strips, fixings and adhesives
  • Select and check tools, equipment and materials 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 installation
       
Element: Set out expansion joints for installation
  • Position expansion joints according to the requirements of the flooring type, manufacturer specifications and Australian Standards
  • Organise timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing and use in accordance with relevant management requirements
  • Prepare required adhesives and fixings for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • Establish working lines and starting point
       
Element: Prepare expansion joints
  • Follow instructions and sequence for cutting and fixing
  • Lay out timber or metal mouldings to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins
  • Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, where appropriate, matching grains and colours
  • Accurately and clearly mark timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip materials for cutting
  • Cut timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip to length and size for final fixing ensuring minimum waste
       
Element: Install expansion joints
  • Organise and use timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
  • Prepare and use required adhesives and mechanical fixings in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  • Fit timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip to perimeter wall expansion gaps, expansion joints in the body of the floor or transition areas
  • Inspect finished job and rectify any imperfections following 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 suitable expansion joints, cover strips, fixings and adhesives
  • Select and check tools, equipment and materials 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 installation
       

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 
Correctly identify work requirements and process from review of documentation 
Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 
Select suitable expansion joints, cover strips, fixings and adhesives 
Select and check tools, equipment and materials 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 installation 
Position expansion joints according to the requirements of the flooring type, manufacturer specifications and Australian Standards 
Organise timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing and use in accordance with relevant management requirements 
Prepare required adhesives and fixings for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
Establish working lines and starting point 
Follow instructions and sequence for cutting and fixing 
Lay out timber or metal mouldings to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins 
Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, where appropriate, matching grains and colours 
Accurately and clearly mark timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip materials for cutting 
Cut timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip to length and size for final fixing ensuring minimum waste 
Organise and use timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing in accordance with relevant safety management requirements 
Prepare and use required adhesives and mechanical fixings in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
Fit timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip to perimeter wall expansion gaps, expansion joints in the body of the floor or transition areas 
Inspect finished job and rectify any imperfections following 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 suitable expansion joints, cover strips, fixings and adhesives 
Select and check tools, equipment and materials 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 installation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFFL2043 - Install expansion joints
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