Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain timber, laminate and engineered flooring
Maintain timber, laminate and engineered flooring
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFFL3513A
LMFFL3513A
State Code
W8591
W8591
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2011
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
08/04/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to prepare and implement maintenance systems to maintain timber, laminate and engineered flooring. It requires the application of skills and knowledge to develop and implement a maintenance plan which is cost efficient, environmentally sensitive and specific to floor type and location. The required outcomes specified in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. These are listed under Required Skills and further summarised in the Qualifications Employability Skills Summary in the Training Package.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare maintenance plan
- 1.1. Applicable legislative, OH&S and organisational requirements relevant to flooring maintenance requirements are verified and complied with
- 1.2. Instructions or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
- 1.3. Maintenance requirements for timber, laminate and engineered flooring are identified from relevant information sources
- 1.4. Maintenance costs are identified and quantified
- 1.5. Maintenance requirements are checked against warranty, insurance agreements and indemnity provisions
- 1.6. Maintenance plan is developed to promote and sustain performance and production systems in line with enterprise requirements
- 1.7. Effective workplace communication strategies are established with regard to maintenance plan, environmental and OHS policies, and enterprise requirements
2. Implement maintenance plan
- 2.1. Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use
- 2.2. Resource and supply requirements are identified, secured and included in enterprise budgets and operational considerations
- 2.3. Prepared maintenance schedules and procedures are effectively communicated to customers, staff, contractors and suppliers to minimise negative impacts on maintenance systems and costs
- 2.4. Maintenance plans and work sequences are implemented and scheduled to minimise disruption to customers operations
- 2.5. Potential risks/hazards are assessed with regard to staff and supply problems, and contingency plans prepared accordingly
- 2.6. Timber laminate and engineered flooring are maintained to manufacturer's specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements
3. Monitor maintenance plan
- 3.1. Maintenance activities and performance are monitored against maintenance plan for efficiency and effectiveness
- 3.2. Workplace hazards and environmental implications associated with maintenance procedures are monitored and controlled in line with OHS and customers requirements
- 3.3. Costs are monitored and controlled within maintenance system budget requirements
- 3.4. Relevant information with regard to the maintenance plan is documented in accordance with customer requirements
- 3.5. Timber, laminate and engineered flooring are maintained in clean and safe operational condition
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OH&S, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OH&S, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Instructions
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' recommendations for the use of equipment and materials
Maintenance requirements
may include those related to wear, corrosion, design problems, equipment modifications, incorrect use and accidents, acts of nature
Information sources
may include operational diaries, manufactures in-service updates, operator manuals, environmental conditions, staff comment and/or personal testing, observation of structures, property improvement groups, relevant government departments, other enterprise operators, contractors and service representatives
Maintenance plan
is to cover relevant aspects of maintenance activities and schedules, maintenance costs and budget details, staff, resources and supply requirements, roles and responsibilities, contingency plan for staff and supply problems, reporting requirements, hazard and risk control measures, OHS procedures, personal protective clothing and equipment requirements, and environmental impact control measures
Enterprise requirements.
may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), industry standards, production schedules, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), legislative and licensing requirements, work notes, product labels, manufacturers specifications, operator's manuals, enterprise policies and procedures (including waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), and OHS procedures
Environmental policies
may include environmental impacts resulting from emissions, the unsafe use and disposal of maintenance debris (chemical residues), and hazardous substances (cleaning solvents). It may also include dust problems and unsafe cleaning and servicing activities
Tools and equipment
may include brooms, brushes, vacuum cleaner, mops , mop buckets, squeeze mops, dust mops, scissor mops, buffing pads, paint brushes, polimate and wool applicators, rotary brushes, scouring pads, paint rollers and roller tray
Work sequence
is to include preparation, inspection, coating application(s) and intermediate steps, finalisation and acceptance inspection
Risks/hazards
may include dust, mechanical vibration, hazardous substances (cleaning solvents), hazardous atmosphere, the presence of bystanders, adverse weather conditions, electricity, powerlines, mechanical malfunctions and other machinery including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
Resource and supply
may include metallised polish, wax emulations, furniture protection felt pads, barrier mats, window coverings, wood floor cleaner, antistatic mop, vacuum cleaner, damp mop
Relevant information
may include maintenance performance, costs, problems, priorities, solutions, schedules, and completed work
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OH&S, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OH&S, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Instructions
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' recommendations for the use of equipment and materials
Maintenance requirements
may include those related to wear, corrosion, design problems, equipment modifications, incorrect use and accidents, acts of nature
Information sources
may include operational diaries, manufactures in-service updates, operator manuals, environmental conditions, staff comment and/or personal testing, observation of structures, property improvement groups, relevant government departments, other enterprise operators, contractors and service representatives
Maintenance plan
is to cover relevant aspects of maintenance activities and schedules, maintenance costs and budget details, staff, resources and supply requirements, roles and responsibilities, contingency plan for staff and supply problems, reporting requirements, hazard and risk control measures, OHS procedures, personal protective clothing and equipment requirements, and environmental impact control measures
Enterprise requirements.
may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), industry standards, production schedules, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), legislative and licensing requirements, work notes, product labels, manufacturers specifications, operator's manuals, enterprise policies and procedures (including waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), and OHS procedures
Environmental policies
may include environmental impacts resulting from emissions, the unsafe use and disposal of maintenance debris (chemical residues), and hazardous substances (cleaning solvents). It may also include dust problems and unsafe cleaning and servicing activities
Tools and equipment
may include brooms, brushes, vacuum cleaner, mops , mop buckets, squeeze mops, dust mops, scissor mops, buffing pads, paint brushes, polimate and wool applicators, rotary brushes, scouring pads, paint rollers and roller tray
Work sequence
is to include preparation, inspection, coating application(s) and intermediate steps, finalisation and acceptance inspection
Risks/hazards
may include dust, mechanical vibration, hazardous substances (cleaning solvents), hazardous atmosphere, the presence of bystanders, adverse weather conditions, electricity, powerlines, mechanical malfunctions and other machinery including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
Resource and supply
may include metallised polish, wax emulations, furniture protection felt pads, barrier mats, window coverings, wood floor cleaner, antistatic mop, vacuum cleaner, damp mop
Relevant information
may include maintenance performance, costs, problems, priorities, solutions, schedules, and completed work
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for applying finishes to strip timber and parquetry flooring
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment
Establish and maintain appropriate ventilation
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
achieve a final finish in accordance with Australian Standards and accepted industry practices
Prepare and implement maintenance system for one
strip timber floor
parquetry flooring
cork flooring
laminate floating flooring
pre-finished engineered flooring
Identify faults/problems and identify and carry out corrective action
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
a realistic maintenance requirement
materials and equipment relevant to maintaining timber, laminate and engineered flooring
specifications and work instructions for maintenance systems
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Guidance information for assessment
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for applying finishes to strip timber and parquetry flooring
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment
Establish and maintain appropriate ventilation
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
achieve a final finish in accordance with Australian Standards and accepted industry practices
Prepare and implement maintenance system for one
strip timber floor
parquetry flooring
cork flooring
laminate floating flooring
pre-finished engineered flooring
Identify faults/problems and identify and carry out corrective action
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
a realistic maintenance requirement
materials and equipment relevant to maintaining timber, laminate and engineered flooring
specifications and work instructions for maintenance systems
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI398 | MSFFL3041 | Maintain timber, laminate and engineered flooring | Unit of competency |
