Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select stains and fillers appropriate for the job, prepare for the work and apply the selected coatings to timber and parquetry floors.
This unit applies to flooring technicians working 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. 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. Identify and prepare for work requirements | 1.1 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements 1.2 Read work documentation and identify job requirements 1.3 Select stain and filler material based on product qualities and client expectations 1.4 Assess selected stain and filler materials as being compatible with each other, with the surface to be finished, and with manufacturer recommendations 1.5 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use 1.6 Identify surface or other faults and repair in preparation for finishing 1.7 Inspect and confirm readiness of surface to be stained and/or filled and assess for coating with the selected stain and/or filler and erect barrier signs to coating area 1.8 Plan sequence of work to ensure efficiency and quality of application |
2. Apply finishing system | 2.1 Check ventilation before chemical fumes are released, and confirm all work health and safety and environmental protection requirements are met, including use of personal protective equipment 2.2 Prepare staining and/or filling material in accordance with manufacturer specifications 2.3 Make trial applications of stains and/or fillers to check equipment operation, materials consistency, viscosity and specified colour 2.4 Identify faults and/or inconsistencies in colour and follow workplace procedures for rectification and adjustment 2.5 Apply staining and/or filling material in accordance with manufacturer recommendations 2.6 Observe recommended drying times between coats 2.7 Buff and sand between coats in accordance to manufacturer recommendations 2.8 Inspect and approve finished products for suitability for further processing 2.9 Check final finish against quality and job requirements, and rectify deficiencies |
3. Complete housekeeping | 3.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures 3.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Clear and clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely 3.4 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