Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set out lay and fix resilient sheet floor coverings using custom designs, mechanically and hand cut motifs, logos and decorative finishes.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing resilient flooring 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 1.3 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Select adhesives, trims and accessories 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 1.7 Check resilient floor coverings against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. |
2. Set out materials | 2.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 2.2 Organise and use resilient floor coverings for fixing in accordance with safety management requirements 2.3 Establish working lines and starting point and accurately mark on the subfloor 2.4 Set out and mark motifs, logos or custom designs on the subfloor in accordance with design |
3. Lay resilient floor covering | 3.1 Lay out resilient floor coverings to meet directional sequence, pattern match and specification requirements, minimising waste and joins 3.2 Accurately and clearly mark resilient flooring materials for cutting 3.3 Cut resilient floor coverings to required shape ensuring minimum waste 3.4 Organise materials for fixing and use in accordance with relevant safety management requirements 3.5 Prepare adhesives and edge strips and/or accessories for use in accordance with manufacturer instructions 3.6 Use welding, fixing methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions 3.7 Inspect finished job and rectify any imperfections following workplace procedures |
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