Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, cut, lay, fix, join and finish, direct stick and dual-bonded carpet installations.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing carpet 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 Consult floor inspection report to confirm suitability of floor for carpet installation 1.3 Read documentation and identify work requirements and process 1.4 Confirm sub-floor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.5 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use 1.6 Select and prepare suitable finishing, joining and fixing materials based on job requirements 1.7 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
2. Set out materials | 2.1 Check carpet to be installed against order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 2.2 Check underlay and carpet to be installed against work instructions and appropriate standards 2.3 Apply appropriate primers to the subfloor |
3. Lay carpet flooring | 3.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 3.2 Check underlay is cut and installed to specification 3.3 Lay out carpet pieces and check for size, direction of pile and pattern 3.4 Trim carpet to shape, and cut and seal joins in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards 3.5 Apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer instructions 3.6 Lay carpet in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards 3.7 Fix cover and finishing strips suited to the type of sub-floor 3.8 Install any required protective coverings as specified 3.9 Inspect finished work for compliance with work order, workplace and Australian Standards |
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