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Prepare shop floors for new coverings

Prepare shop floors for new coverings

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCSHP3010
State Code
OCM21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to remove existing shop floor coverings and prepare and apply primer and cementitious products to patch and smooth shop floors ready for the installation of new selected floor coverings.It applies to those who work in new or existing retail environments where shopfitters need to prepare concrete or timber floors using smoothing and skim coating techniques.The unit supports shop floor preparation work which is completed onsite and may be undertaken concurrently with other shopfitting work. Where the shop is operational, work is scheduled to accommodate client requirements and coordinate with other shopfitters and associated contractors.Individuals at this level take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication.Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia modelCode of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare shop floors.
  • 1.1 Identify, read and interpret shop floor preparation and coverings from plans and specifications and confirm against job requirements.
  • 1.2 Interpret and apply organisational quality assurance requirements appropriate for scope of work.
  • 1.3 Calculate materials required to prepare shop floors for new coverings.
  • 1.4 Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks in consultation with others in the workplace to ensure work is completed within given timeframes.
  • 1.5 Inspect workplace conditions, identify hazards and apply risk control measures to meet work health and safety and environmental requirements.
  • 1.6 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task.
  • 1.7 Select plant, tools and equipment suited to shop floor preparation work.
  • 1.8 Check for serviceability and rectify and report faults.
2 Remove existing shop floor coverings.
  • 2.1 Select starting point to ensure entry and exit access is available during removal process.
  • 2.2 Lift sections of floor coverings following job specifications and stack existing removed and rolled floor coverings in preparation for removal.
  • 2.3 Remove and dispose of existing floor coverings using safe manual handling techniques.
  • 2.4 Clear remnants of floor coverings or fixings from exposed sub-floor surface.
3 Apply floor surface covering.
  • 3.1 Clean sub-floor surfaces following manufacturer recommendations.
  • 3.2 Apply trial applications of primer and smoothing compound to the sub-floor.
  • 3.3 Confirm suitability and compatibility of primer, smoothing and levelling compounds, and review and retrial until job requirements are met.
  • 3.4 Apply surface covering to required floor area ensuring specified depth and coverage is achieved.
  • 3.5 Check surfaces for contamination, moisture content and suitability of finish, and complete rectification to meet job requirements.
  • 3.6 Seal and store unused products following workplace and environmental requirements.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials following workplace and environmental requirements.
  • 4.2 Clean and maintain tools and equipment, and rectify and report faults.
  • 4.3 Store and secure tools and equipment following workplace procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBA93 CPCCSH3010 Prepare shop floors for new coverings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD2 CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting Qualification