Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to prepare and implement maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring. The maintenance plan must be cost-effective, environmentally sensitive and specific to floor type and location.
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. 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 maintenance plan | 1.1 Identify maintenance requirements for timber, laminate and engineered flooring from relevant information sources 1.2 Identify and qualify maintenance costs based on review of information 1.3 Check maintenance requirements against warranty, insurance agreements and indemnity provisions 1.4 Develop maintenance plan to promote and sustain performance and production systems in accordance with workplace requirements 1.5 Establish communication strategies with regard to maintenance plan, environmental and work health and safety policies, and enterprise requirements 1.6 Confirm subfloor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations |
2. Implement maintenance plan | 2.1 Select and check tools, equipment and materials prior to use 2.2 Identify, secure and include resource and supply requirements in enterprise budgets and operational considerations 2.3 Communicate prepared maintenance schedules and procedures to customers, staff, contractors and suppliers 2.4 Implement and schedule maintenance plans and work sequences to minimise disruption to customer operations 2.5 Assess potential risks and/or hazards with regard to staff and supply problems, and prepare contingency plans accordingly 2.6 Maintain timber, laminate and engineered flooring to manufacturer specifications, work health and safety and organisational requirements |
3. Monitor maintenance plan | 3.1 Monitor maintenance activities and performance against maintenance plan for efficiency and effectiveness 3.2 Monitor and control workplace hazards and environmental implications associated with maintenance procedures in line with WHS and customer requirements 3.3 Monitor and control costs within maintenance system budget requirements 3.4 Accurately document relevant information maintenance plan information in accordance with customer requirements 3.5 Maintain timber, laminate and engineered flooring in clean and safe operational condition |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency
Sectors
Flooring technology