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Install soft carpet underlays and gripper accessories

Install soft carpet underlays and gripper accessories

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFL2036
State Code
OAJ88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
040321 - Floor Coverings
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, lay out, cut, lay and fix soft carpet underlays, and carpet gripper accessories prior to laying carpet floor coverings, using the carpet gripper system.This unit applies to flooring technicians installing underlay in accordance with pre-determined work orders.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. Industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. 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 Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Read documentation and identify work requirements and process
  • 1.3 Confirm sub-floor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
  • 1.5 Select suitable adhesives, fixing trims and accessories
  • 1.6 Lay out materials to meet specification requirements and to minimise waste
  • 1.7 Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
2. Set out materials
  • 2.1 Check carpet cushion orunderlay and gripper accessories to be installed against order and acclimatise in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.2 Fit carpet grippers in accordance with specifications, plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Fit metal mouldings at thresholds and abutments to other flooring surfaces in accordance with specifications, plan and workplace procedures
3. Lay and fix floor covering
  • 3.1 Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
  • 3.2 Cut underlay to required shape with minimum waste of materials
  • 3.3 Organise and use materials for fixing in accordance with manufacturer and safety management requirements
  • 3.4 Fix underlay using methods and equipment which follow manufacturer instructions
4. Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
  • 4.4 Accurately complete required workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI347 MSFFL2017 Install carpet cushion underlays and gripper accessories Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY69 MSFFL3103 Install soft carpet underlay and grippers Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BED0 MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology Qualification
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification