MSFFL3054
Assess flooring installation sites


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and formally report on the condition of both timber and concrete subfloors and factors in the environment that may impact flooring installation.

This unit applies to all flooring technicians responsible for pre-installation inspections.

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 Identify type of proposed floor covering and other work requirements from customer enquiry or workplace documentation

1.3 Determine floor surface requirements for the proposed coverings from manufacturer or workplace information

1.4 Obtain and prepare tools, equipment and required materials for the work

2. Assess the installation environment

2.1 Identify aspects of the internal and external environment that may affect installation

2.2 Investigate the potential interactions between the environment and the proposed flooring

2.3 Select appropriate equipment to conduct inspections and tests

3. Assess flooring

3.1 Identify the type of floor construction materials and the building floor structure and substructure based on visual inspection

3.2 Run and check datum lines and confirm accurate dimensions

3.3 Complete required tests in accordance with the approved process and Australian Standards

4. Report findings

4.1 Accurately document relevant findings in accordance with current standards and workplace practice

4.2 Send copies of the inspection report to appropriate personnel and suitably file in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Sectors

Flooring technology