Assessor Resource

MSFFL3030
Cut and install timber flooring materials to stairs

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers installing timber flooring materials to stairs and steps.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking flooring work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).

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Evidence Required

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare materials for installation

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing timber flooring materials to stairs and steps are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks

1.3

Floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of timber flooring to stairs

1.4

Stairway or steps are measured and the required amount flooring materials is calculated

1.5

Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected if required

1.6

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

1.7

Sequence of work is planned, including a starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation

2

Set out materials for installation

2.1

Timber flooring to be installed is checked against work order

2.2

Timber flooring is acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations

2.3

Materials for fixing is organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

2.4

Working lines and starting point are established

3

Lay out flooring material

3.1

Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed

3.2

Materials are laid out to meet any design and specification requirements and minimise waste

3.3

The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, including matching grains and colours

3.4

Underlay, if required, is checked against specified type, manufacturer recommendations and fittings

3.5

Any remedial work to stairway is carried out

4

Install flooring material

4.1

Flooring materials are cut following workplace procedures

4.2

Underlay, if required, is installed following manufacturer recommendations

4.3

Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations

4.4

Flooring materials are installed to specifications to the sub-floor following workplace procedures

4.5

Finished stairway is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified

5

Complete housekeeping

5.1

Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

5.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

5.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

5.4

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 three (3) types of the timber flooring material installation to stairs from the following different options:

floating

strip timber flooring

parquetry

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 the installation of timber flooring to stairs

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the installation of timber flooring to stairs

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

Products assembly techniques

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of timber flooring materials

Types and uses of timber flooring cutting and installation tools, equipment and materials

Characteristics of timber and monolithic sub-floors

Techniques for preparing sub-floors

Techniques and requirements for conducting moisture testing

Workplace safety system requirements relating to cutting and installing timber flooring materials

Work flow in relation to the installing of timber flooring materials, including parquetry, floating floors and strip timber floors (non-structural)

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 the installation of timber flooring materials to stairs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare materials for installation

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing timber flooring materials to stairs and steps are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks

1.3

Floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of timber flooring to stairs

1.4

Stairway or steps are measured and the required amount flooring materials is calculated

1.5

Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected if required

1.6

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

1.7

Sequence of work is planned, including a starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation

2

Set out materials for installation

2.1

Timber flooring to be installed is checked against work order

2.2

Timber flooring is acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations

2.3

Materials for fixing is organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements

2.4

Working lines and starting point are established

3

Lay out flooring material

3.1

Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed

3.2

Materials are laid out to meet any design and specification requirements and minimise waste

3.3

The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, including matching grains and colours

3.4

Underlay, if required, is checked against specified type, manufacturer recommendations and fittings

3.5

Any remedial work to stairway is carried out

4

Install flooring material

4.1

Flooring materials are cut following workplace procedures

4.2

Underlay, if required, is installed following manufacturer recommendations

4.3

Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations

4.4

Flooring materials are installed to specifications to the sub-floor following workplace procedures

4.5

Finished stairway is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified

5

Complete housekeeping

5.1

Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

5.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

5.3

Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

5.4

Workplace documentation is completed

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Timber flooring materials include:

parquetry

floating floors

strip timber floors (non-structural)

Stairs and steps include:

open newel

bullnose steps

circular

recessed steps

open tread

box steps

kite winder treads

Tools and equipment include:

hammer

compressor

staple gun

bar scriber

utility knife

straight edge

drill

hand saw

chisels

drop saw

nail gun

planer

circular saw

combination saw

Materials include:

parquetry

floating floor and strip flooring materials

underlay

adhesives

nails

trims

nosing

accessories

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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 three (3) types of the timber flooring material installation to stairs from the following different options:

floating

strip timber flooring

parquetry

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 the installation of timber flooring to stairs

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the installation of timber flooring to stairs

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

Products assembly techniques

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

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

Types, characteristics, uses and limitations of timber flooring materials

Types and uses of timber flooring cutting and installation tools, equipment and materials

Characteristics of timber and monolithic sub-floors

Techniques for preparing sub-floors

Techniques and requirements for conducting moisture testing

Workplace safety system requirements relating to cutting and installing timber flooring materials

Work flow in relation to the installing of timber flooring materials, including parquetry, floating floors and strip timber floors (non-structural)

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 the installation of timber flooring materials to stairs.

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 work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to installing timber flooring materials to stairs and steps are verified and complied with 
Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks 
Floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of timber flooring to stairs 
Stairway or steps are measured and the required amount flooring materials is calculated 
Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected if required 
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 
Sequence of work is planned, including a starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation 
Timber flooring to be installed is checked against work order 
Timber flooring is acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations 
Materials for fixing is organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements 
Working lines and starting point are established 
Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed 
Materials are laid out to meet any design and specification requirements and minimise waste 
The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, including matching grains and colours 
Underlay, if required, is checked against specified type, manufacturer recommendations and fittings 
Any remedial work to stairway is carried out 
Flooring materials are cut following workplace procedures 
Underlay, if required, is installed following manufacturer recommendations 
Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations 
Flooring materials are installed to specifications to the sub-floor following workplace procedures 
Finished stairway is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified 
Unused materials are stored or recycled as required 
Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately 
Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately 
Workplace documentation is completed 

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