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 and equipment prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition

1.6 Plan sequence of work, and starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation

2. Set out materials for installation

2.1 Check flooring against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

2.2 Organise and use flooring for fixing in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

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 Prepare required adhesives and accessories for use

2.5 Establish working lines and starting point

3. Prepare and cut flooring

3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing

3.2 Lay appropriate underlay in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

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

3.4 Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, where appropriate, matching grains and colours

3.5 Accurately and clearly mark flooring for cutting

3.6 Cut flooring to length and size for final laying ensuring minimum waste

4. Lay flooring

3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing

3.2 Lay appropriate underlay in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

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

3.4 Maximise the aesthetics of the materials, where appropriate, matching grains and colours

3.5 Accurately and clearly mark flooring for cutting

3.6 Cut flooring to length and size for final laying ensuring minimum waste

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