Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Flooring Technology
Certificate III in Flooring Technology
MSF30813
J736
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 12/07/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 4.00 | 04/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 17/03/2014 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform flooring technology tasks, including preparing flooring surfaces, including polished concrete floors; and installing and finishing carpet, resilient, vinyl and timber flooring materials and polished concrete floors.
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.- eleven (11) core units of competency
- fourteen (14) elective units of competency, of which:
- a minimum of nine (9) units from Groups A and B with at least four (4) units being coded MSFFL****
- Group C, up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A or B, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 2 units), Certificate III level (maximum 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 2 units).
Note: Units marked with an asterisk on TGA have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group C must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| WI360 | MSFFL3002 | Establish and maintain a safe flooring technology work environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM76 | TLID2003 | Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI512 | MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI359 | MSFFL3001 | Plan and cost flooring technology work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI514 | MSFGN3001 | Read and interpret work documents | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WI332 | MSFFL2002 | Receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI331 | MSFFL2001 | Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of nine (9) units from Groups A and B with at least four (4) units being coded MSFFL**** to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of nine (9) units from Groups A and B with at least four (4) units being coded MSFFL**** to be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A or B, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum two (2) units), Certificate III level (maximum five (5) units) or Certificate IV level (maximum two (2) units).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group C must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W506 | LMF31208 | Certificate III in Flooring Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED0 | MSF30818 | Certificate III in Flooring Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
25/8/2014 ISC emailed to confirm that it is a typo in the training package PDF.
Originally stated equivalent but confirmed that it is NOT equivalent
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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