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Repair timber flooring

Repair timber flooring

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL3040
State Code
WI397
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
16
Description
This unit of competency covers neatly removing existing defective floor components which may have cracked, split or have been defaced or damaged, and replacing the defective component with a matching piece.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 work
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the repairing timber flooring 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 Work instructions or customer feedback are used to identify required work
  • 1.4 Damaged floor is inspected to determine probable causes of damage or faults and assist in the repair planning process
  • 1.5 Damage assessment and work plan are used to select required materials
  • 1.6 Timber materials are matched to existing materials
  • 1.7 Quantities of replacement flooring and materials required are confirmed from the work plan
  • 1.8 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
  • 1.9 Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2 Set out materials
  • 2.1 Timber flooring to be installed is checked against work order
  • 2.2 Timber flooring to be installed is acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Area to be repaired is measured and starting points are marked
  • 2.4 Damaged sections of floor are removed and/or prepared for repair following workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Suitable adhesives/fasteners, fillers and/or stains are selected following workplace procedures or work instructions
3 Repair flooring
  • 3.1 Replacement flooring materials are cut to provide appropriate alignment of joins
  • 3.2 Adhesives/fasteners are used following workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Replacement flooring materials are installed to produce required finish
  • 3.4 Damaged areas are filled and/or re-stained to complete repair following workplace procedures
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
W8590 LMFFL3512A Repair timber flooring Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAJ42 MSFFL3086 Repair timber flooring Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J736 MSF30813 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification