Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, set out, cut and lay timber flooring materials to stairs and steps.
This unit applies to flooring technicians installing timber to stairs 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 materials for installation | 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 subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations 1.4 Measure stairway or steps and accurately calculate the required amount flooring materials 1.5 Select adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements 1.6 Select tools and equipment and check prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 1.7 Plan sequence of work, including a starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
2. Set out materials for installation | 2.1 Check timber flooring against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 2.2 Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements 2.3 Establish working lines and starting point |
3. Lay out flooring material | 3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing 3.2 Lay out materials to meet specifications and minimise waste 3.3 Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, including matching grains and colours 3.4 Check required underlay against specified type, manufacturer recommendations and fittings 3.5 Carry out any remedial work to stairway to ensure finished stairway is consistent with guidelines set out in relevant standards, codes and guidelines |
4. Install flooring material | 4.1 Cut flooring materials in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Install required underlay in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 4.3 Use fixing methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and safety management requirements 4.4 Install flooring materials to specifications to the subfloor in accordance with workplace procedures 4.5 Check finished stairway for flaws in installation and materials and rectify faults |
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