Install laminate flooring

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFFL2039, 'Install laminate flooring'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Install laminate flooring' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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 materials for installation

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

2. Set out materials for installation

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

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

2.3 Remove or undercut door jambs or cover trims, and store for re-fitting or send for machining in accordance with work requirements

2.4 Prepare required adhesives and edge strips for use

2.5 Establish working lines and starting point

3. Lay out flooring

3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing

3.2 Lay appropriate underlay in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

3.3 Lay 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 Mark flooring materials accurately and clearly for cutting

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

4. Lay flooring

4.1 Organise materials for fixing and use in accordance with safety management requirements

4.2 Use fixing methods and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions

4.3 Allow appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints

4.4 Fit and/or refit skirting boards or cover trims and finish

4.5 Inspect finished job and any rectify imperfections following workplace procedures

4.6 Identify and make required preparations for sanding of flooring

5. Complete flooring

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 Remove and store barriers and signs