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 suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations

1.4 Select underlays, 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 to identify the starting point and to ensure efficiency and quality of the work

2. Set out materials

2.1 Inspect timber flooring material and confirm species, grade, size and quantity against work orders

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 Remove or undercut skirting boards or cover trims, and store for re-fitting or send for machining in accordance with work requirements

2.4 Organise and use timber flooring for fixing in accordance with safety management requirements

2.5 Prepare required adhesives and edge strips for use

2.6 Measure area to be covered and establish working lines and starting point

3. Cut timber flooring

3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing

3.2 Lay underfloor pads in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

3.3 Install batten and/or sheet substrate materials in accordance with specifications and manufacturer recommendations

3.4 Lay out timber flooring to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements, and to minimise waste and joins

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

3.6 Accurately and clearly mark timber for cutting

3.7 Cut timber flooring to length and size for final laying to provide appropriate size and shape ensuring minimum waste

3.8 Use materials in accordance with safety management requirements

4. Lay sprung timber flooring

4.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing

4.2 Use fixing methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and safety management requirements

4.3 Allow for appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints

4.4 Fit and/or re-fit skirting boards or cover trims and finish to quality requirements

4.5 Inspect finished job and rectify 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