Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for installation
- Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the installation of hard underlays, are verified and complied with
- Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
- Sub-floor condition is assessed for the type of underlay/floor covering to be installed
- Underlay material suitable to the final surface to be laid is selected
- Suitable adhesives and fastenings are selected
- 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 the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Set out materials
- Hard underlay to be installed is checked against order
- Hard underlay is acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
- Working lines and starting point are established
- Materials are laid out to meet specification requirements and to minimise waste
- Material is marked and cut to specification with minimum waste
- Hard underlay is accurately and clearly marked for cutting
- Hard underlay is cut to required shape with minimum waste of materials
- Lay underlay
- Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
- Materials for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer instructions
- Completed installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified
- Complete housekeeping