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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Start-up checks on cutting equipment are conducted
  3. Prepare to cut floor coverings
  4. Cut floor coverings
  5. Clean up work area and tools

Required Skills

Required skills

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of faults and problems

collect and understand information related to the use and maintenance of floor covering cutting equipment

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

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems when operating and maintaining floor covering cutting machines to avoid rework and wastage

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organize activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of tools

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate other 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

installation techniques

Seek learning opportunities

Use workplace technology related to the use and operator maintenance of floor covering cutting machines and associated materials

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to the use of floor covering cutting equipment

Standards including ASNZS and AS

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for the use of floor covering cutting equipment

types of floor covering cutting machines and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

floor covering cutting machine attachments their uses limitations and maintenance requirements

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

Evidence Required

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

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for operating and maintaining floor covering cutting equipment

Apply safe handling practices for equipment products and materials

Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to and during use of the cutting equipment prescribed above in the Range Statement

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

Cut resilient and carpet floor coverings using cut and roll floor covering cutting machines to manufacturer specification and enterprise requirements

Complete operator maintenance on floor covering cutting equipment

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 offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

access to a floor covering cutting machine

access to manufactureruser instructions andor manuals

floor covering material required to be cut

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 related units of competency


Range Statement

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, control 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)

Types of cuttingequipment

are to include 'cut and roll' floor covering cutting machines

Relevant information sources

Cutting machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Workplace procedures relating to ohs, tool handling and operation, reporting and communication

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Sources of power supply

electric and pneumatic

Attachments

may include computer-aided software

Fault reporting

in the operation of cutting equipment may be verbal or written

Personal protective equipment

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

Work sequence

is likely to include start up procedures,

is likely to cover inspect, select equipment and accessories, clean sub-floor, smoothing, cleaning and rework

Standards

AS/NZS 2455 and AS 1884 (1985)