Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use powered equipment for the preparation of surfaces prior to the installation of flooring materials. It includes the requirement for floor grinding, and for knowledge of a range of different preparation methods.
This unit applies to flooring technicians preparing surfaces in accordance with pre-determined work orders where assessment of preparation needs would already have taken place.
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).
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for work | 1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements 1.2 Read documentation and identify work requirements and process 1.3 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use 1.4 Identify required sources and types of power supply 1.5 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure work is completed in logical order |
2. Clean and prepare subfloor | 2.1 Select, correctly fit and use personal protective equipment in accordance with nature of preparation task 2.2 Safely remove fittings and fixtures from the subfloor and store for future use 2.3 Clear subfloor of loose debris and dirt, and clean using processes suited to the floor type |
3. Treat the subfloor | 3.1 Select work sequence and starting point 3.2 Prepare perimeter using light equipment and appropriate cutter 3.3 Prepare main area to the required standard using selected powered equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications 3.4 Clean floor area, inspect and re-work as required to meet job requirements |
4. Complete housekeeping | 4.1 Store or 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 |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Flooring technology