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Install custom design carpet and decorative finishes

Install custom design carpet and decorative finishes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3009
State Code
WI366
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers installing carpet floor coverings containing logos, motifs and custom design concepts to walls and floors, including preparation, layout, stretching, cutting, joining and finishing of carpet.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).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for installation
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the installation of custom design carpet floor coverings are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Resources required in terms of labour, equipment, materials and time are assessed
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.5 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Set out materials
  • 2.1 The carpet to be installed and design requirements are checked against work orders
  • 2.2 Carpet is acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Type of perimeter finishing, joining materials, gripper strips, metal mouldings and cover strips are selected following specification or work order
  • 2.4 Underlay gripper strips and metal mouldings are inspected to confirm correct fitting
  • 2.5 Work are is cleared of scraps or other contaminants
  • 2.6 Work lines and starting point are established
3 Install carpet
  • 3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
  • 3.2 Patterns, motifs, logos and custom design requirements are set out
  • 3.3 Carpet pieces are laid out and checked for size, direction of pile and pattern match
  • 3.4 Carpet pieces are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
  • 3.5 Carpet pieces are cut to required shape with minimum waste of materials
  • 3.6 Carpet pieces are joined using joining and installation methods appropriate to the installation system being used
  • 3.7 Carpet installation methods are to follow manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards
  • 3.8 Cover and finishing strips are suitably fixed for the type of installation method, floor covering and sub-floor
  • 3.9 Complete installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified
  • 3.10 Floor covering protection is installed in accordance with specifications
4 Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 4.4 Workplace documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8559 LMFFL3205A Install custom design carpet and decorative finishes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ65 MSFFL3062 Install patterned and custom designed carpet Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification