This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to check, prepare, package, transport and load flooring materials to an installation site with minimum damage. It includes acclimatisation and storage of materials on site and only the use of non-regulated moving devices such as hand trolleys and palette-jacks.
This unit applies to flooring technicians working in accordance with pre-determined work orders.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
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Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
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Assessment Tasks
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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
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Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
Read work documentation and identify job and material preparation requirements
Confirm details of the site conditions, including safety and security requirements, from reports or physical inspection
Identify delivery point, access and storage on site and determine methods for loading and/or hoisting floor coverings
Determine any special packaging requirements for transportation to site
Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
Receive and segregate flooring materials into products
Check received materials against delivery documentation for type, quantity and production batch
Inspect received materials for defects and damage and reject or segregate unacceptable items
Accurately complete receipt documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
Confirm types and quantities of materials required for the work plan
Prepare and accurately measure or estimate materials based on job requirements
Package materials and equipment for transport to site taking into account potential damage factors
Check distribution to ensure that it is even, meets regulatory loading and transporting requirements and is within safe working capacity
Check load to ensure that dangerous goods and hazardous substances are appropriately segregated in accordance with current dangerous goods codes
Secure load using the correct load restraint and protection equipment for different loads, carrying and storage conditions
Protect load in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements
Identify roles and related responsibilities for the successful completion of the loading and lifting activity
Estimate time requirements to complete the loading and/or lifting of flooring materials based on scope of work
Select, access and use materials handling equipment appropriate to the task in accordance with regulatory and/or site requirements
Complete movement activities as an individual or working directly with others as required by the work tasks
Observe condition of flooring materials and accessory products on arrival on site, identify any damage and separate for further action
Store flooring materials and accessory products on site observing any requirements for protection from potential damage factors
Identify and satisfy product and site acclimatisation requirements
Stack materials appropriately for weight loading, size and crushability of flooring materials or accessory products
Locate required products to enable ready access when required on site
Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures