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Install cork tiles

Install cork tiles

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3082
State Code
OAJ46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set out, lay, cut and install pre-finished or raw cork tiles, or cork supplied in other forms, over a pre-prepared hard underlay or subfloor.This unit applies to flooring technicians installing cork 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. Industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. 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 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 adhesives, trims and accessories based on job requirements
  • 1.5 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
  • 1.6 Plan sequence of work to correctly identify the starting point and to ensure lay out and fixing is in logical order
2. Set out materials
  • 2.1 Check cork tiles against work order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendation
  • 2.2 Organise materials for fixing and use in accordance with safety management requirements
  • 2.3 Establish working lines and starting point
3. Lay cork tiles
  • 3.1 Follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • 3.2 Lay out tiles to meet specification requirements and to minimise waste
  • 3.3 Match or contrast tile grains and patterns in accordance with work requirments
  • 3.4 Accurately and clearly mark tiles for cutting
  • 3.5 Cut and lay tiles to required shape with minimum waste of materials
  • 3.6 Check completed installation for flaws and rectify faults
4. Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 4.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI391 MSFFL3034 Install cork tiles Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIY1 MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
BED0 MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification