List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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1 | Plan shop floor preparation work. | 1.1 | Job requirements for shop floor preparation are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning and preparation. |
| 1.2 | Work site is assessed to identify hazards and risks and confirm scope of work. |
| 1.3 | Health and safety requirements for the work site are clarified and applied to planning and preparation. |
| 1.4 | Job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statement (SWMS) is reviewed and amended as required in consultation with relevant personnel. |
| 1.5 | Tasks are sequenced and scheduled in consultation with team members, other site personnel and client as required, to ensure work is completed within given timeframe. |
| 1.6 | Tools, equipment and materials suited to the specified work are selected, tools and equipment are checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. |
| 1.7 | Tools, equipment and materials are prepared and placed ready for use. |
2 | Remove existing shop floor coverings. | 2.1 | Starting point is selected to ensure access to entry and exit is available during removal process. |
| 2.2 | Sections of floor coverings are lifted according to job specifications and stacked or rolled for removal according to job requirements. |
| 2.3 | Removed floor coverings are taken from the shop area using safe manual handling techniques. |
| 2.4 | Removed floor coverings are disposed of according to job requirements. |
| 2.5 | Exposed sub-floor surface is checked and cleared of remnants of floor coverings or fixings. |
3 | Select primer and smoothing compound. | 3.1 | Sub-floor surfaces are cleaned according to manufacturer recommendations. |
| 3.2 | Trial applications of primer are made to confirm suitability to the sub-floor. |
| 3.3 | Trial applications of smoothing compound are made to confirm compatibility with primer and sub-floor. |
| 3.4 | Suitability of primer and compound is confirmed or reviewed and retrialled according to job requirements. |
4 | Apply primer and levelling or smoothing compound. | 4.1 | Surface coatings are applied with depth and coverage according to manufacturer specifications and job requirements. |
| 4.2 | Surfaces are checked for contamination, moisture content and suitability of finish, and rectified according to workplace procedures, as required. |
5 | Clean up. | 5.1 | Unused materials are stored or recycled as required. |
| 5.2 | Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements. |
| 5.3 | Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of according to environmental and job requirements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must remove four of the floor coverings listed in the range of conditions and:
clear and clean the exposed surface
test and apply primers and cementitious compounds to patch and smooth the surface ready for the application of new shop floor coverings.
A minimum of 10 square metres of floor covering is to be cleared, cleaned and primed for each of the above four floor coverings selected.
In doing the above work, the person must:
interpret and confirm job requirements
apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
complete measurements, calculate area, and estimate material requirements
interpret scales and symbols on simple floor plans
correctly use equipment, processes and procedures to remove floor coverings
follow safety procedures relevant to preparing floors for new coverings
work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
state or territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to removing floor coverings and floor smoothing techniques, including:
AS/NZS 2455.1 Textile floor coverings – Installation practice – General
AS 1884 Floor coverings – Resilient sheet and tiles – Installation practices
organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for removing existing floor coverings and using floor smoothing techniques
environmental protection requirements relevant to preparing floors for new coverings
established communication channels and protocols to follow during above work
relevant problem identification and resolution to apply during above work
types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
characteristics of materials used for floors, and products used for preparing floor surfaces
set-up and operation of equipment used when preparing floors for new coverings
procedures for recording, reporting and maintaining workplace records and information
characteristics of, and techniques for fixing, floor coverings
workplace safety system requirements relating to removing floor coverings and applying floor smoothing compounds.
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment and tools:
as listed in the range of conditions
physical conditions:
retail space with floor area to be prepared for new floor covering
relationships with team members and supervisor:
work may be completed as part of a team, under supervision
relationship with client:
consultation with the client is required
specifications:
AS/NZS 2455.1 Textile floor coverings – Installation practice – General
AS 1884 Floor coverings – Resilient sheet and tiles – Installation practices
as listed in job requirements in the range of conditions
manufacturer specifications
job safety analyses (JSA)
safe work method statements (SWMS)
safety data sheets (SDS)
timeframe:
according to job requirements.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.