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LMFFL2103A
Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in the wide variety of sub-floor preparation operations. The competency applies to an on-site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a sub-trade and trade worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority.

This unit covers the competency to select and apply appropriate compounds and additives to sub-floors in preparation for the installation of floor coverings.

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

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Interpret work order and locate relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to the building structures and to equipment

select the correct compound or additive for the job

identify and respond to product incompatibilities

Complete a minimum of three applications where appropriate compounds and additives are selected, prepared and applied to substrates in preparation for finish coverings

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Work effectively with others

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:

realistic application requirements

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to the application of compounds and additives

specifications and work instructions

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

Submission Requirements

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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.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems, avoid re-working and avoid wastage of selected compounds and additives

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate compound and additives requirements

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of:

tools and materials

types and applications of compounds and additives

seek learning opportunities

use the limited workplace technology related to the application of compounds and additives including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to appropriate compounds and additives

organisation and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for applying appropriate compounds and additives

characteristics and requirements of concrete and timber sub-floor preparation

characteristics and requirements of concrete and fibre board wall preparation

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of compounds and additives

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

set up and operation of equipment

workplace safety system requirements related to the application of appropriate compounds and additives

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

problem identification and resolution techniques

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

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, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

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, OHS, 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)

Appropriate compounds and additives

may include preparation primers, self- smoothing/levelling cements, pumpable cement base floor leveller, two part, chemically cured epoxy coating for porous concrete floors, rapid setting and drying repair mortar, latex powder and emulsion based sub-floor smoothing compounds, synthetic resin dispersion and high polymer cement based finishes

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 communication

Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Personal protective equipment

is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices

Tools and equipment

may include utility knife, straight edge, square, tape measure, spirit level, screed bar, gauging tool, finishing trowel, corner trowel, spatula, rollers, brushes, measuring buckets, batching buckets, mixing drill, mixing paddle and trolley

Materials

are to include but are not limited to sanding paper, grinding discs, carborundum brick, smoothing and repairing compounds and primers

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
Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the use of appropriate compounds and additives, are verified and complied with 
Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks 
Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, correctly fitted and used 
The type of floor/wall construction and the building floor/wall structure and sub-structure are identified 
Datum lines are run and checked to confirm dimensions 
Timber and/or concrete flooring inspections are completed to identify irregularities 
Wall inspections are completed to identify irregularities 
Types of floor and wall preparation compounds and additives and their functions are identified from relevant information sources 
Sub-floors/walls are checked for contamination, moisture content, plane, smooth and suitable preparation 
Suitable compounds and additives are selected consistent with the needs of the job 
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 
Selected compounds and additives for application are organised and prepared in accordance with relevant safety management requirements 
The method of application is selected 
Sequence of work is planned to ensure the application of appropriate compounds and additives is in logical order 
Working lines are established and starting point is selected 
Mixing station is established and selected compounds and additives are mixed to manufacturer instructions 
Selected compounds and additives are applied to the sub-floor surface following manufacturer instructions 
Sub-floors are inspected and reworked as required 
All tools are cleaned, maintained and stored 
Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored 
Work area is cleared and waste removed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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