Install adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:31 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFFL3006

State Code
WI363

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

Description

This unit of competency covers installing adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings, including preparation, cutting, laying, fixing, joining and finishing, of direct stick and dual-bonded installation methods.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 install adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings are verified and complied with
1.2 Floor inspection report is consulted to confirm suitability of floor for carpet installation
1.3 Instructions and/or plans/sketches are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
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 Suitable perimeter finishing, joining materials, metal mouldings, cover and PVC strips are selected and prepared
1.6 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
1.7 Suitable primers and adhesives are selected and prepared for the installation

2 Set out materials

2.1 Carpet to be installed is checked against order
2.2 Adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
2.3 Underlay and carpet to be installed is checked against work instruction and appropriate standards
2.4 Appropriate primers are applied to the sub-floors

3 Lay carpet flooring

3.1 Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
3.2 Underlay is cut and installed to specification
3.3 Carpet pieces are laid out and checked for size, direction of pile and pattern
3.4 Carpet is trimmed to shape as necessary, joins are cut and sealed following manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards
3.5 Adhesives are applied following manufacturer instructions
3.6 Carpet is installed following manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards
3.7 Cover and finishing strips are appropriately fixed for the type of sub-floor
3.8 Protective coverings are installed as specified
3.9 Finished work is inspected for compliance with work order, workplace and Australian Standards of finish

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
W8556	LMFFL3202A	Install adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAJ69	MSFFL3060	Install adhesive fixed carpet	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J736	MSF30813	Certificate III in Flooring Technology	Qualification