Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set out, cut, lay and fix carpet tiles in single and multiple connecting rooms in both residential and commercial sites using both single and multi-directional installation methods. It includes the installation of tiles with specific design features such as patterns, motifs and logos.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing carpet tiles 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 installation | 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 Confirm sub-floor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Select suitable adhesives, trims and accessories 1.5 Select and check tools and equipment for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use 1.6 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
2. Set out materials | 2.1 Check carpet tiles to be installed against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 2.2 Set out carpet tiles are in accordance with design requirements 2.3 Organise and use materials for fixing in accordance with manufacturer and safety management requirements 2.4 Establish working lines and starting point |
3. Lay carpet tiles | 3.1 Follow instructions for application of adhesive system and sequence for laying 3.2 Lay out materials to meet specification requirements and to minimise waste 3.3 Match and contrast material grains and patterns as appropriate 3.4 Clearly and accurately mark tiles for cutting 3.5 Cut and lay tiles to required shape with minimum waste of materials 3.6 Place and fix trims and accessories in accordance with job requirements 3.7 Check for flaws in materials and completed installation and rectify faults |
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 |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Flooring Technology