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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan work
   • Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to floor covering removal are verified and complied with
   • Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
   • 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 to ensure removal of floor coverings is in logical order
   • Material and equipment are prepared and positioned for use
2. Remove floor coverings
   • Starting point is selected to ensure entry and exit access throughout the operation
   • First section of floor covering is removed
   • Removed floor coverings are securely packaged in manageable bundles for removal from the area
   • Remaining floor covering is progressively removed
   • Exposed floor is checked, and any protruding nails, carpet grippers, adhesives, levelling compounds and remnants of floor covering are removed
3. Complete housekeeping
   • Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
   • Removed floor coverings are disposed of safely
   • Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
   • Workplace documentation/reporting is completed

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and safety procedures communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination 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 cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity anticipate floor covering removal problems 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 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 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 the limited workplace technology related to the removal of floor coverings including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to removing floor coverings organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for removing existing floor coverings environmental protection requirements established communication channels and protocols 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 characteristics and techniques of fixing floor coverings the correct use of equipment processes and procedures to remove floor coverings workplace safety system requirements related to removing floor coverings work flow in relation to removing floor coverings

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 the removal of floor coverings Interpret work order and locate relevant information Identify safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment Remove at least one of each of the following floor coverings carpet with soft underlay and gripper strips parquetry with hard underlay resilient floor covering installed on concrete carpet resilient and cork tile adhesive bonded carpet Work effectively with others Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context 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 specifications and work instructions materials and equipment relevant to removing existing floor coverings
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

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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 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)
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 communication Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Tools and Equipment	Tools and equipment are to include hammer, moulding lifter, scraper, utility knife, vacuum cleaner, vinyl tile lifter, floor stripper, adhesive tape, twine, rubbish bags
Floor Coverings	Floor coverings to be removed may include but are not limited to carpet and carpet tiles, hard and soft underlay, resilient sheet and tiles, parquetry, strip timber, floating floor and cork tiles
Disposed of safely	Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organization insurance requirements

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