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. |
1 | Prepare for installation | 1.1 | Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing commercial carpet floor coverings are verified and complied with |
1.2 | Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks |
1.3 | Resources required in terms of labour, equipment, materials, transport, site loading and hoisting, storage facilities, air conditioning, heating, lighting, power supply, security and time are assessed |
1.4 | 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 |
1.5 | Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation |
2 | Set out materials | 2.1 | Carpet to be installed is checked against work order |
2.2 | Commercial carpet floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations |
2.3 | Type of perimeter finishing, joining materials, gripper strip, metal mouldings and cover strips are selected following specification or work order |
2.4 | Underlay, gripper strips and metal mouldings are inspected to confirm correct fitting |
2.5 | Work area is cleared of scraps or other contaminants |
2.6 | Working lines and starting point are established |
3 | Lay carpet | 3.1 | Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed |
3.2 | Carpet pieces are laid out and checked for size, direction of pile |
3.3 | Stretching equipment, joining and fixing methods are used following manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards |
3.4 | Cover and finishing strips are suitably fixed for the type of sub-floor |
3.5 | Protective coverings are installed as specified |
3.6 | Finished work is inspected for compliance with work order, workplace and Australian Standards of finish |
4 | Complete housekeeping | 4.1 | Unused materials are stored or recycled as required |
4.2 | Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately |
4.3 | Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately |
4.4 | Workplace documentation is completed |
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
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 a minimum of:
one (1) commercial tufted carpet installation using the carpet gripper strip system to an area containing at least three (3) rooms connected by a common corridor, including at least three (3) seam joins and three (3) cross joins
one (1) commercial woven carpet installation using the carpet gripper strip system to an area containing at least three and a half (3.5) broadloom widths of carpet by approximately ten (10) metres in length and including at least one (1) cross join
one (1) commercial tufted carpet installation using the carpet gripper strip system to an area of a minimum of fifteen (15) lineal metres by twelve (12) lineal metres containing a lift lobby or similar obstacle
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to installation of commercial carpet
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the installation of commercial carpet
Environmental protection requirements
Established communication channels and protocols
Relevant problem identification and resolution
Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
Characteristics of materials, products and defects
Set-up and operation of equipment
Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement
Characteristics and requirements for underlays
Type, characteristics, uses and limitations of commercial carpets
Techniques for:
stretching and joining carpet
the use of hook and loop fastening tape and equivalent systems
Workplace safety system requirements related to carpet installation
Work flow in relation to preparation, layout, stretching, cutting and finishing of carpet
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to materials, equipment and specifications relevant to laying commercial carpet floor coverings.