Assessor Resource

CPCCSH3010
Prepare shop floors for new coverings

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to remove existing shop floor coverings and select, prepare and apply primer and cementitious products to patch and smooth shop floors ready for the installation of new floor coverings.

The unit supports shop floor preparation work which is completed on site and may be undertaken concurrently with other shopfitting work. The work must be scheduled to accommodate both client requirements, where the shop is operational, and the requirements of other shopfitters and associated contractors.

It applies to work in new or existing retail environments where shopfitters need to prepare concrete or timber floors using smoothing and skim coating techniques.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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.

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.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

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.

This section specifies essential operating conditions and any other factors essential to the work environment.

Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Job requirements must include:

job specifications for floor covering removal and surface preparation, including:

details of the area and type of floor coverings to be removed and primers and compounds to be used for smoothing

quality requirements for the completed work

timeframe for completion

information regarding other personnel undertaking concurrent shopfitting activities at the work site and arrangements for interacting during work

work site procedures specified by retail project manager or client

JSA or SWMS for tasks

schedule for completing work, including client requirements regarding times when work can be undertaken

workplace procedures incorporating requirements of relevant legislation, regulations, codes and Australian standards

workplace and work site environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

clean-up management

dust and noise management

waste management.

Health and safety requirements must include:

selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace procedures

emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid

location and use of firefighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures, including notification of specialised contractor for removal of asbestos tile or sheet vinyl product

safe operating procedures, including:

SDS

manufacturer specifications

signage and barricades

requirements for:

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

work site visitors and the public

working in proximity to others

selection and use of tools and equipment

reporting of health and safety issues, hazards, accidents and incidents

duty of care

identifying, safe handling, securing and labelling of hazardous materials.

Tools and equipment must include eight or more of the following:

adhesive tape

finishing trowel

floor stripper

grouping and batching buckets

hair broom

hammer

mixing drill

mixing palette

moulding lifter

plastic sheeting

rubbish bags

scraper

screed bar

trolley

twine

utility knife

vacuum cleaner

vinyl tile lifter.

Floor coverings to be removed must include four of the following:

parquetry with hard underlay

floating engineered floor

carpet tiles

resilient tiles

vinyl tiles

adhesive bonded carpet.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements for shop floor preparation are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning and preparation. 
Work site is assessed to identify hazards and risks and confirm scope of work. 
Health and safety requirements for the work site are clarified and applied to planning and preparation. 
Job safety analysis (JSA) or safe work method statement (SWMS) is reviewed and amended as required in consultation with relevant personnel. 
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. 
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. 
Tools, equipment and materials are prepared and placed ready for use. 

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