Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Floor coverings to be removed may include but are not limited to:
carpet and carpet tiles
hard and soft underlay
resilient sheet and tiles
parquetry
strip timber
floating floor and cork tiles

Unit context

OH&S requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substance and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion and problem solving skills in removing a range of existing floor coverings

Tools and equipment are to include:
hammer
moulding lifter
scraper
utility knife
vacuum cleaner
vinyl tile lifter

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Identify safe handling of equipment, products and materials, including personal protective equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to floor surface, equipment and materials
maintain required production output and work quality
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
Remove at least one of each of the following floor coverings:
carpet with hard and soft underlay
parquetry
resilient sheet
carpet, resilient and cork tiles
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
The characteristics and techniques of fixing floor coverings
The correct use of equipment, processes and procedures to remove floor coverings
Workplace safety system requirements related to removing floor coverings
Workflow in relation to removing floor coverings

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans, and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to plan sequence, anticipate removal problems, avoid wastage and prevent damage
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to the removal of floor coverings

Resource Implications
Appropriate tools and equipment and workplaces requiring the removal of existing floor coverings.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)