Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for installation

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

1.2 Read documentation and identify work requirements

1.3 Assess subfloor condition for the type of underlay and/or floor covering to be installed

1.4 Select underlay material suitable to the final surface to be laid

1.5 Select adhesives and fastenings based on job requirements

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

1.7 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation

2. Set out materials

2.1 Check hard underlay to be installed against order

2.2 Acclimatise hard underlay in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

2.3 Establish working lines and starting point

2.4 Lay out materials to meet specification requirements and to minimise waste

2.5 Mark and cut material to specification with minimum waste

3. Lay underlay

3.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing

3.2 Organise materials for fixing and use in accordance with safety management requirements

3.3 Use fixing methods and equipment following manufacturer instructions

3.4 Check completed installation for flaws and materials and rectify

4. Complete housekeeping

4.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures

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

4.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely

4.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation