Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan work

1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements

1.2 Read documentation and identify work requirements

1.3 Select tools, equipment and materials and check for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use

1.4 Plan sequence of work to ensure removal of floor coverings is in logical order

1.5 Prepare and position materials and equipment for use

2. Remove floor coverings

2.1 Select starting point to ensure entry and exit access throughout the operation

2.2 Check area and flooring for presence of any hazardous substances and take appropriate action

2.3 Remove floor covering using techniques suited to the type of material

2.4 Securely package removed floor coverings in manageable bundles for removal from the area

2.5 Check exposed floor and safely remove any protruding nails, carpet grippers, adhesives, levelling compounds and remnants of floor coverings

3. Complete housekeeping

3.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely

3.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation