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

Required skills

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

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, co-ordination 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 co-operative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate coating problems to avoid re-work and wastage

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities including the planning and implementing maintenance systems 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 coating material 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

maintain current knowledge of maintenance techniques

seek learning opportunities

use the workplace technology related to the maintenance activities and performance including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

interpret the technical specifications of materials and analyse their properties to optimise their use

Required knowledge

State or Territory OH&S legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the preparation and implementation of maintenance systems

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the preparation and implementation of maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring

the methods of the preparation and implementation of maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring

characteristics of maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring in relation to ventilation, moisture content of timber, timber species and reaction to change of temperature and relative humidity

the type, characteristics, uses and limitation of maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring including manufacturers' recommendations

the types and uses of tools and equipment maintaining timber, laminate and engineered flooring

workplace safety systems related to processes for maintaining timber, laminate and engineered flooring

work flow in relation to planning and implementing maintenance systems for timber, laminate and engineered flooring.

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

mathematical techniques may be applied to estimate and calculate maintenance and repair costings within budgetary guidelines

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, 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