Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set out, cut and fix timber or metal mouldings and trims to timber and engineered flooring after installation, replacement, sanding and finishing.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing mouldings and edge trims 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).
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 Correctly identify work requirements and process from review of documentation 1.3 Confirm floor suitablity for installation consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Select adhesives, mouldings, trims and fixings based on job requirements 1.5 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 1.6 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
2. Set out materials for installation | 2.1Acclimatise mouldings and trims in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 2.2 Organise mouldings, trims and materials in accordance with safety management requirements 2.3 Establish working lines and starting point. |
3. Cut mouldings and trims | 3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for cutting and fixing 3.2 Lay out mouldings and trims to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins 3.3 Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, where appropriate, matching grains and colours 3.4 Accurately and clearly mark moulding and trim materials for cutting 3.5 Cut moulding and trim to length and size for final fixing ensuring minimum waste |
4. Fix mouldings/trims | 4.1 Prepare adhesives, mechanical fixings and accessories for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions 4.2 Use fixing methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 4.3 Fit skirting boards and/or mouldings to perimeter walls allowing for expansion joints 4.4 Fit and/or re-fit cover trims and edge strips to expansion joints and transitions of the timber flooring 4.5 Inspect finished job and rectify any imperfections in accordance with workplace procedures |
5. Complete housekeeping | 5.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 5.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 5.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely 5.4 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