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 Correctly identify work requirements and process from review of documentation

1.3 Confirm subfloor condition as suitable for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations

1.4 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

1.5 Remove or undercut skirting boards or cover trims if required and store for re-fitting in accordance with work requirements

1.6 Plan sequence of work, including the position of each expansion joint, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation

2. Set out block parquetry flooring

2.1 Inspect timber flooring material and check against work orders, ensuring the species, grade, size and quantity are correct

2.2 Moisture check timber using required equipment and confirm suitability of moisture content for site conditions as per pre-site inspection procedures

2.3 Organise and use block parquetry flooring for fixing in accordance with safety management requirements

2.4 Prepare required adhesives and edge strips in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.5 Accurately measure area to be covered, and establish working lines and starting point

3. Lay out and cut parquetry blocks

3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing

3.2 Lay appropriate underlay in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

3.3 Lay out block parquetry flooring to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins

3.4 Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, including matching grains and colours

3.5 Accurately and clearly mark parquetry blocks for cutting

3.6 Cut parquetry blocks, to provide appropriate size and shape ensuring minimum waste

4. Install block parquetry

4.1 Use required adhesives and edge strips/accessories in accordance with manufacturer instructions

4.2 Use fixing methods and equipment following manufacturer recommendations

4.3 Install and fix parquetry to produce required pattern

4.4 Allow for appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints

4.5 Fit and/or re-fit and finish skirting boards or cover trims

4.6 Inspect finished job and rectify any imperfections following workplace procedures

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